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Author: Patricia Murphy

An unquenchable thirst for knowledge about the weather, an observer of world-wide weather events, and an addicted fan of the Weather Channel on TV. Some occurrences from our not too distant past have left me horrified to this day- such as the possibly avoidable tragedy of the damage and death trailing behind Katrina, where human error combined with Mother Nature for sheer terror, the unspeakable destructive Tsunamis in Japan and Thailand, scenes and sounds of which I can hardly bear to see or hear. But I do see and hear it all because I am enthralled, fascinated, by weather driven happenings every bit as much as I am captivated by the clouds in our ever-changing sky. No impressive credentials, no list of meaningful letters trailing after my name, this is merely me, just another weather junky having my say about it all.
Friday, Sept. 6, 2024-SW Michigan-Couple Cool Days Ahead Of Warm Week

Friday, Sept. 6, 2024-SW Michigan-Couple Cool Days Ahead Of Warm Week

Currently 61 with an average wind from the SW of 7 mph. Feels like 61 degrees. Dew Point 51, Barometer 30.08, Humidity 74%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:13 am, Sunset 8:07 pm.

Partly sunny with a high in the upper 60s. NW winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 25.

Partly cloudy with a low in the mid 40s. N winds 5-15 mph with gusts to around 25.

Chilly out there this morning without a whole lot of wind. However, looking up into the sky, those clouds are literally flying by. So somewhere up there is one heck of a strong wind blowing. Mighty happy it’s not down here with us. Staying chilly tomorrow but looking ahead, this is a warm week coming up. There is even a possibility of seeing a 90 degree day, maybe even two, toward the end of the week.  So summer temperatures aren’t quite ready to let go yet. Me? I’m happy about that. Not everyone is, I know, looking forward to cooler fall numbers. They’ll on the way, we know that, but not next week, that’s for certain.

Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024-SW Michigan-Temporary Deep Dip In Temperature Coming

Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024-SW Michigan-Temporary Deep Dip In Temperature Coming

Currently 72 with an average wind from the WSW of 3 mph. Feels like 72 degrees. Dew Point 59, Barometer 30.08, Humidity 60%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:12 am, Sunset 8:08 pm.

Mostly sunny with a high in the lower 80s. SW winds around 10 mph.

70% chance of rain showers with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low in the upper 50s. W winds around 10 mph with gusts to 20 overnight.

Very comfortable today but that pesky cold front is going to trip on through dropping us down into the 60 degree range until the beginning of next week. A chilly weekend will be on the menu for our area for sure. Take heart, those of you like me who like the warm temperatures, next week we’ll see more 80s again. It’s fall in Michigan and those up and down number are the run of the mill. Those cold fronts will insist on traveling through like it or not. This current one coming is a dandy but it will be here and gone by next Monday. Just keep a jacket on hand for the next several days.

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024-SW Michigan-Brief Warm Up Before Cold Front

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024-SW Michigan-Brief Warm Up Before Cold Front

Currently 61 with a 1 mph wind from the S. Feels like 63 degrees. Dew Point 54, Barometer 30.28, Humidity 70%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:11 am, Sunset 8:10 pm.

Sunny with a high around 80. Light winds becoming S 5-10 mph in the afternoon.

Clear with an overnight temperature in the mid 50s. SE winds around 10 mph.

Look for comfortable temperatures today and tomorrow but then the bottom falls out.  Watch for rain on Friday. Then cold front coming through is going to drop our temperatures, at least for a little while, about 10-20 degrees below normal. A downright nippy weekend coming our way. A taste of fall and warm jackets to remind us of what direction we’re heading in to.

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024-SW Michigan-Comfortable Until Friday

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024-SW Michigan-Comfortable Until Friday

Currently 63 with an average wind of 3 mph from the WSW. Feels like 63 degrees. Dew Point 48, Barometer 30.32, Humidity 51%, Visibility 10 mi, Sunrise 7:09 am, Sunset 8:12 pm.

Sunny with a high in the mid 70s. Light winds.

Clear with an overnight low around 50. SE winds around 10 mph.

Should be a bit cool today but Wednesday and especially Thursday will be warmer and pleasant. The bottom falls out on Friday when rain and a cold front come through leaving us downright cold through the weekend. Lots of places in this country like the SW, still dealing with sweltering heat, would appreciate that sort of weather . Alas…it’s not going to visit them, it’s going to insist on being here. Just line up some warm jackets for the duration. By next Tuesday, if all goes well, we should be back in the 70 degree range. Sure looking forward to that.

Monday, Sept. 2024-SW Michigan-Warm Up Before Rain And Cold Front

Monday, Sept. 2024-SW Michigan-Warm Up Before Rain And Cold Front

Currently 57 with a calm wind from the W. Feels like 57 degrees. Dew Point 50, Barometer 30.27, Humidity 58%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:08 am, Sunset 8;14 pm.

Sunny with a high in the lower 70s. Light winds becoming N around 10 mph in the evening.

Clear with an overnight low in the upper 40s. Light winds.

Not bad Labor Day weekend weather for us this year. We’re going to experience a nice warm up early this week followed by rain coming in Friday and Saturday. This is brought to us courtesy of the next cold front. A dandy that will drop next weekend’s temperatures into the 60s. Next Sunday won’t be nearly as comfortable as yesterday was. A taste of fall for sure heading our way.

Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024-SW Michigan-Perfect Weather For Sept Start

Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024-SW Michigan-Perfect Weather For Sept Start

Currently 70 with an average wind from the E of 6 mph. Feels like 70 degrees. Dew Point 55, Barometer 29.95, Humidity 61%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:07 am, Sunset 8:15 pm.

Sunny high in the mid 70s. N winds 10-15 mph.

Mostly clear. Low in the upper 40. n wins 5-10 mph with gusts to 20 in the evening becoming light.

What a splendid beginning to the month of September. Could not ask for better. The entire coming week looks fine with the chance of some rain coming on Friday. Looking ahead with rain on Friday, perhaps on Saturday, the temperature for next Sunday will be a chilly 66. Lots of things can change by then, but that’s the picture we can see from here. Not at all sure I’m ready for days with a high in the 60s. Alas…..

Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024-SW Michigan-Dry, Pleasant Week Coming Our Way

Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024-SW Michigan-Dry, Pleasant Week Coming Our Way

Currently 68 with an average wind from the WNW of 2 mph. Feels like 68 degrees. Dew Point 62, Barometer 30.01, Humidity 72%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:06 am, Sunset 8:17 pm.

Sunny with a high in the lower 80s. W winds around 10 mph.

Mostly clear with an overnight low  in the lower 60s. SW winds 5-10 mph with gusts to 20 in the afternoon.

A second cold front moving on through is leaving us with a very comfortable week heading our way. Mostly days in the 70s and as of right now, no rain. AC off and windows open at night? Sure sounds terrific to me.  Hard to believe we’re in the last day of August already. September is a fall month and I’m already seeing a lot of dead brown leaves on the ground. Heading in the wrong direction for my tastes but not much I can do about it but gear up and get ready.

Friday, Aug. 30, 2024-SW Michigan-Clouds And Rain This Morning

Friday, Aug. 30, 2024-SW Michigan-Clouds And Rain This Morning

Currently 75 with an average wind from the WSW of 4 mph. Feels like 75 degrees. Dew Point 70, Barometer 29.99, Humidity 86%, Visibility 10 mi.,Sunrise 7:05 am, Sunset 8:19 pm.

Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High in the lower 80s. SW winds 5-10 becoming W 10-15 mph.

Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening becoming partly cloudy overnight. Low in the upper 50s. SW winds 5-10 mph.

Nice rain this morning, possible a bit more today. This rain is bringing down our temperatures to what is going to feel quite comfortable this coming week. Right now the weather for Labor Day is looking to be about perfect so if you have an outdoor activity in mind, should be just fine for whatever it is. The last ‘official’ outdoor activity for the summer couldn’t ask for better. Lucky us.

Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024-SW Michigan-Perhaps Some Overnight Rain

Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024-SW Michigan-Perhaps Some Overnight Rain

Currently 70 with an E wind of 3 mph. Feels like 70 degrees. Dew Point 63, Barometer 30.16, Humidity 91%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:04 am, Sunset 8:21 pm.

Mostly cloudy this morning clearing in the afternoon. High in the lower 80s. Light winds.

Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of overnight showers and thunderstorms. low in the mid 60s. E winds around 10 mph becoming SE.

Not a bad day today, perhaps some rain today and tomorrow, but following all that sounds terrific. Starting Saturday and onward, not much showing up but sunshine and comfortable temperatures. Next week should definitely be a winner. Augurst will go out and September come in very pleasant.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024-SW Michigan-Still A Bit Warm And Humid

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024-SW Michigan-Still A Bit Warm And Humid

Currently 81 with an average wind from the W of 3 mph. Feels like 84 degrees. Dew Point 71, Barometer 30.01, Humidity 78%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:03 am, Sunset 8:22 pm.

Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers with a slight chance of a thunderstorm. High in the lower 80s. NW winds 5-10 mph.

Mostly cloudy with a low in the lower 60s. NE wins 5-10 mph.

The severe heat we were enduring yesterday has broken, with the help of quite a storm. Plenty of folk still without power today. Nothing bad here but I guess I lucked out.  Still and all, it’s still plenty humid. Never fear ’cause a cold front will be sweeping down over us by this weekend and we’ll reap the benefits by next week. Comfortable 70 degree days are on the way. Hold on, relief is on the way.