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Month: September 2019

Monday, Sept 30, 2019-South West Michigan-Clouds Should Break A Bit Later

Monday, Sept 30, 2019-South West Michigan-Clouds Should Break A Bit Later

Currently 58 with an average wind from the ESE wind of 9 mph. Feels like 57 degrees. Dew Point 57, Humidity 97%, Barometer 30.12 & falling, Visibility 0.8 mi., Sunrise 7:38 am, Sunset 7:25 pm. Cloudy with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible followed by partial cloudy skies. High 81. S winds 10-15 mph.

A few passing clouds. Low near 70. SW winds 5 – 10 mph.

Had about 3″ of rain over the past few days. It’s time for the sun to peek through and the precipitation to cease. Well, that’s my wish, anyway. In truth, there’s a good chance of rain over the next three days. It’s fall. We get a lot of rain. And the we get a lot of snow. Lucky us.

Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019-South West Michigan-Thankfully The Snow Is In Montana

Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019-South West Michigan-Thankfully The Snow Is In Montana

Currently 52 with an average wind from the NE of 8 mph. Feels like 50 degrees. Dew Point 49, Humidity 90%, Barometer 30.31 & rising, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:37 am, Sunset 7:27 pm.

90% chance of rain today. High 57. E winds 10 -20 mph.

60% chance of overnight rain. Low 57. E winds 10 – 15 mph.

Okay, so we have yet another rainy Sunday. At least we’re not looking at a foot of snow like they are out in Montana. I simply can’t bear the thought of snow already. Makes me cringe. Maybe they’re used to such early onslaught of ugliness in that rugged state, but I’m not ready for a foot of snow here even in February.  Sad for Montana. In comparison, not nearly as sad about today’s rain here as I could be.

Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019-Early Rain, Clouds, Perhaps Peeks Of Sun Later

Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019-Early Rain, Clouds, Perhaps Peeks Of Sun Later

Temperature 60 with an average wind from the NNE of 8 mph. Feels like 59 degrees. Dew Point 57, Humidity 88%, Barometer 30.01 & rising, Visibility 7 mi., Sunrise 7:35 am, Sunset 7:29 pm. Early morning rain, becoming cloudy with a few peeks of sunshine possible late. High 67. NNE winds 5 – 10 mph.

Generally cloudy overnight. Low 50. ENE winds 5 -10 mph.

Had a bit over 2 1/2″ of rain overnight in my little backyard. Seemed like every time I woke up I heard some thunder and falling rain. This morning I fed the outdoor critters in a light mist which seems to have abated now. However, it most certainly looks like more rain is possible and from tomorrow on for days it seems we’re in store for nothing but more rain.

Still haven’t seen a Hummingbird now over the past few days. Might be missing them, but I have the feeling the little creatures are gone. Like always, I wish them God speed and a safe journey to their winter quarters.

Friday, Sept. 27, 2019-South West Michigan-Rain Coming In

Friday, Sept. 27, 2019-South West Michigan-Rain Coming In

Currently 56 with an average wind from the SSE of 9 mph. Feels like 54 degrees. Dew Point 45, Humidity 66%, Barometer 29.88 & falling, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:34 am, Sunset 7:30 pm. Cloudy with a 60% chance of scattered thunderstorms. High around 70. SSW winds 10 – 20 mph.

100% chance of overnight rain. Some locally heavy. 1-2″ expected. Low 59. WSW winds 10 -15 mph.

Not much more than a thin mist this morning but it looks and feels as if the sky’s going to open up and pour a whole lot more down on us as the day goes along. Tonight sounds like we have to expect a deluge. Somehow tomorrow has managed to squeeze in some sunshine but the 3 or 4 days following that will be bringing us more rain.

Didn’t see a Humming bird at my feeder yesterday. Maybe I just missed them – or maybe the little guys have started their long journey. I always fear for their safety and hope they make it to their intended destination. They’re such tiny creatures and have so far to go.

 

Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019-South West Michigan-Nothing But Sunshine Today

Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019-South West Michigan-Nothing But Sunshine Today

Currently 57 with an average wind from the WNW of 13 mph. Feels like 54 degrees. Dew Point 46, Humidity 66%, Barometer 29.86 & rising, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:33 am, Sunset 7:32 pm. Plenty of sunshine today, high 66. WNW winds 15 – 25 mph.

A few passing overnight clouds, low 50. SSW winds 5 – 10 mph.

We have to enjoy today as much as possible because according to the forecast this looks to be the last day for about the next entire week without the possibility of rain. Looks like a gloomy time ahead. Hopefully everyone will be able to get outside and soak up whatever sunshine they can today. I’m going to give it a good go. And find all my umbrellas for future use.

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019-South West Michigan-Rainy Morning, Perhaps Dry Afternoon

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019-South West Michigan-Rainy Morning, Perhaps Dry Afternoon

Currently 62 with an average wind from the SW of 14 mph. Feels like 60 degrees. Dew Point 55, Humidity 78%, Barometer 29.67 & falling, Visibility 2 mi., Sunrise 7:32 am, Sunset 7:34 pm. Cloudy with an 80% chance of morning rain ending by afternoon. High 71. WSW winds 10 -20 mph.

Some overnight clouds. Low 53. W winds 10 -15 mph.

Quite a wet morning but expecting it to dry out a bit by sometime this afternoon. Perhaps some sunshine tomorrow, which is a good thing to look forward to. Possibly the last of the sunshine for awhile so very much looked forward to actually.

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019-South West Michigan-Sun & Clouds Mix

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019-South West Michigan-Sun & Clouds Mix

Currently 61 with an average wind from the WSW of 5 mph. Feels like 61. Dew Point 58, Humidity 91%, Barometer 29.95, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:31 am, Sunset 7:36 pm. Sun and clouds mix today. High 74. SW winds 10 -20mph.

Partly cloudy becoming mostly cloudy with the possibility of a stray shower or thunderstorm. Low 62. SSW winds 10 -15 mph.

Here we go into the usual Fall pattern. A fairly sunny day, followed by rain, next some sun, then rain…Just makes it necessary to plan on doing the outside stuff on the good days and inside activity of the ones not so good outdoors. And each week the average temperature will be dropping a bit until it eventually bottoms out into Winter. I guess the best thing to do is enjoy it all as long as possible – because just speaking for me – once the Winter stuff hits, there’s no more enjoyment until Spring ambles along.

Monday, Sept 23, 2019-South West Michigan-Much Cooler Today

Monday, Sept 23, 2019-South West Michigan-Much Cooler Today

Currently 62 with an average wind from the WNW of 12 mph. Feels like 60 degrees. Dew Point 57, Humidity 81%, Barometer 29.89 & rising, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:30 am, Sunset 7:38 pm. Sun and clouds mix today. High around 67. WNW winds 156-25 mph.

Mostly clear tonight, low 54. W winds 10 -15 mph.

What a difference! It feels like long sleeves, light jacket weather today. And peering ahead into the coming week’s forecast, it would appear as if we’ve lost our access to 80 degrees days entirely. I guess it’s time, nearly the end of September, but it’s not a nice thought anyway. I’m never ready to give up on the 80 degree days. Never. But, since I’m not in charge of the weather, I get to take what gets given us. Like today. Much cooler weather. Like it or not.

Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019-South West Michigan-Rainy Sunday Here

Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019-South West Michigan-Rainy Sunday Here

Currently 68 with an average wind from the SSW of 12 mph. Feels like 68 degrees. Dew Point 67, Humidity 97%, Barometer 29.93 & falling, Visibility 7 mi., Sunrise 7:29 am, Sunset 7:39 pm. 80% chance of morning showers with afternoon thunderstorms developing. Some locally heavy rainfall expected. High 74. SW winds 10 -20 mph.

100% chance of overnight showers and thunderstorms. Again, some locally heavy rainfall expected. Low 59. WSW winds 1- 15 mph.

We did get a nice overnight rain last night – no sky full of dramatics, I don’t believe I heard a single rumble of thunder, nor saw any lightening. But that sounds as if it might change later today. Not happy with a rainy Sunday, but they will come along once in awhile. Make the best of it is all we can do. Tomorrow will be brighter and drier.

Saturday, Sept 21, 2019-South West Michigan-Rain On The Way

Saturday, Sept 21, 2019-South West Michigan-Rain On The Way

Currently 71 with an average wind from the S of 6 mph. Feels like 71 degrees. Dew Point 66, Humidity 86%, Barometer 30.11 & rising, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 7:28 am, Sunset 7:41 pm. Partly cloudy morning followed by a 40% chance of afternoon scattered thunderstorms. High 83. SW winds 10 -20 mph.

80% chance of scattered thunderstorms tonight with an all night rain expected. Low 67. SSW winds 10 -15 mph.

Ok – I guess anything outdoors that needs to be done here needs taking care of promptly this morning. Rain on the way for this afternoon, tonight and tomorrow. Looks to be clearing out by Monday, but that isn’t going to help those folk who count on the weekend to get outdoor chores done or for the fun of any outdoor entertainment. Oh well…fingers crossed for the next one, I reckon. What else can you do? I mean besides grumble and complain…and eventually tackle inside things that need attention. :>)