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Month: July 2021

Sunday, July 11, 2021-SW Michigan-A More Or Less Rainy Week Ahead

Sunday, July 11, 2021-SW Michigan-A More Or Less Rainy Week Ahead

Currently 69 with an average wind from the ENE of 2 mph. Feels like 69 degrees. Dew Point 59, Barometer 29.98, Humidity 70%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:14 am, Sunset 9:23 pm.

Overcast today with a slight chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm. High 73. ENE winds 10-20 mph.

Mostly cloudy with about a 15% chance of overnight showers showing up. Low 63. ENE 10-15 mph.

Nothing much has changed since yesterday except most of today’s rain has been taken out of the picture. The remaining part of the week looks to be in the upper 70s, perhaps lower 80s, with a fair chance of rain every day. If everything plays nicely and does what it’s supposed to, next weekend could end up a winner. We’ll see how it goes.

Saturday, July 10, 2021-SW Michigan-Could Be A Week Of Rain Coming

Saturday, July 10, 2021-SW Michigan-Could Be A Week Of Rain Coming

Currently 65 with an average wind from the ENE of 2 mph. Feels like 65 degrees. Dew Point 57, Barometer 30.08, Humidity 73%, Barometer 30.08, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:13 am, Sunset 9:23 pm.

A mix of sun and clouds. High around 80. SE winds 5 – 10 mph.

50% chance of occasional overnight showers. Low 63. E winds 5 – 10 mph.

It sounds as if the rain could be starting tonight and once it begins the turn-off valve seems to be misplaced. Could be rain every day until next weekend. I don’t think this is quite what we need or want but when a system insists on squatting overhead, there isn’t much we can do about it. Beyond keeping our umbrella handy.

Friday, July 9, 2021-SW Michigan-Temperatures Staying Moderate

Friday, July 9, 2021-SW Michigan-Temperatures Staying Moderate

Currently 61 with an average wind from the NW of 3 mph. Feels like 61 degrees, Dew Point 59, Barometer 30.06, Humidity 93%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:11 am, Sunset 9:23 pm.

A mostly cloudy morning should turn into a partly sunny afternoon. High around 78. NW winds 5 – 10 mph.

Partly cloudy overnight. Low in the mid 50s. NW winds 10 in the evening will becoming light.

A rather blah looking morning, but it isn’t raining, no wind to speak of, comfortable temperatures. Probably more good than otherwise out there. Tomorrow should be pleasant but right at the moment it appears as if we’re looking at a rainy Sunday. Not what most of us want, but we get what we get, I guess. The coming week looks to have a chance of rain every day until about Friday. We all know how that can change but so far, that seems to be the coming attraction for our area.

Thursday, July 8, 2021-SW Michigan-A Bit Of Rain, Lower Temps

Thursday, July 8, 2021-SW Michigan-A Bit Of Rain, Lower Temps

Currently 66 with an average wind from the NW of 3 mph. Feels like 66 degrees. Dew Point 65, Barometer 29.85, Humidity 94%, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 6:12 am, Sunset 9:24 pm.

Cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms possible until about midday. High in the lower 70s. Light winds becoming W 10 mph.

Mostly cloudy overnight with a slight chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm popping up. Low in the lower 50s, NNE winds 5 -10 mph.

A/C off, windows open. Got about .42″ in the rain gauge this morning. The sky looks like it could be holding more for us today. I guess we’ll find out. Temperatures seem to be holding mostly in the 70s this coming week. Not a bad one coming up. At least we’re not having to cope with tropical storms like Elsa. Plenty of states dealing with flooding from it already.

Wednesday, July 7, 2021-SW Michigan-Rain On The Way

Wednesday, July 7, 2021-SW Michigan-Rain On The Way

Currently 76 with an average wind from the SW of 1 mph. Feels like 76 degrees. Dew Point 29.97, Barometer 71, Humidity 84%, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 6:10 am, Sunset 9:23 pm.

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

70% chance of overnight showers and thunderstorms. Low around 60. NE winds 5 – 10 becoming S.

Looks to be a week of much more comfortable weather. 70s seem to be the number cropping up. Time to give the A/C a break and open those windows again. At least at my place. Looking forward to it.

Tuesday, July 6, 2021-SW Michigan-Going To Be Another Hot One

Tuesday, July 6, 2021-SW Michigan-Going To Be Another Hot One

Currently 81 with an average wind from the W of 8 mph. Feels like 86 degrees. Dew Point 71, Barometer 29.98, Humidity 75%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:11 am, Sunset 9:25 pm.

Sunshine with a few afternoon clouds. There is a slight chance – maybe 15% chance – of a stray shower showing up. High near 90. WSW winds 10-15 mph.

60% chance of overnight scattered thunderstorms. Low 69. SW winds 5 – 10 mph.

There is a pretty good chance of some rain off and on all this coming week. With Thursday looking to be dropping down to the upper 60s. Won’t last, but it will feel refreshing while it’s on. Today, however, is going to be another good and hot one.

We did get a dab of rain last night. I measured .42″ in my rain gauge and it was a surprise to me ’cause I didn’t hear one single drop of it.  Just happy it all held off until after the holiday weekend. That was nice of Mother Nature – who hasn’t show much interest in being nice of late. A change of heart? Or a momentary weakness? Whatever. It worked out well for all of us.

Monday, July 5, 2021-SW Michigan-Another Hot One, Maybe Some Late Rain

Monday, July 5, 2021-SW Michigan-Another Hot One, Maybe Some Late Rain

Currently 77 with an average wind from the SW of 3 mph. Feels like 79 degrees. Dew Point 68, Barometer 29.92, Humidity 77%, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 6:10 am, Sunset 9:25 pm.

Sunny to partly cloudy with about a 30% chance of afternoon showers or thunderstorms. High around 90. WSW winds 15-25 mph with gusts to 30.

50% chance of overnight scattered thunderstorms. Low near 70. WSW winds 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 decreasing to 20.

Yesterday was a warm one and today should be about the same with the only difference this one could bring in a chance of some late afternoon or overnight rain. I can’t imagine this will interfere with any fireworks. We’ve had several days of heavy sight and sound celebration. I would think they’d be finished by now. Or not. I guess we’ll find out.  At any rate, could not have asked for better 4th of July weather. This one has been a dandy. Let the rain come now, we’ve had our fun in the sun.

 

Sunday, July 4, 2021-SW Michigan-A Hot, Humid 4th of July

Sunday, July 4, 2021-SW Michigan-A Hot, Humid 4th of July

Currently 82 with an average wind from the W of 3 mph. Feels like 86 degrees. Dew Point 69, Barometer 29.89, Humidity 68%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:09 am, Sunset 9:26 pm.

Sun and clouds mix today with a high of 90 degrees. W winds 10-15 mph.

Partly cloudy overnight with a low around 72. WSW winds 5 – 10 mph.

Going to be a hot two or three days here with temperatures at or near 90. Wednesday should give us a break from the heat with temperatures dropped into the 70s and perhaps some rain. In the meantime, don’t expect it to cool down too much overnight. Might be about a comfortable day time temperature, but nothing dipping down into truly comfortable sleeping range.

Have a grand and glorious July 4th. Try to stay cool.

Saturday, July 3, 2021-SW Michigan-Hot Humid Weather Coming Our Way

Saturday, July 3, 2021-SW Michigan-Hot Humid Weather Coming Our Way

Currently 68 with an average wind from the W of 5 mph. Feels like 68 degrees. Dew Point 57, Barometer 29.95, Humidity 67%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:09 am, Sunset 9:26 pm.

River Flood Warning extended until late tomorrow morning.

Mostly sunny with a slight chance of morning showers. High in the mid 80s. W winds 5 – 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.

Partly cloudy with a low in the mid 60s. W winds 5  -10 mph with gusts to 25 in the evening.

Starting to warm up today with Sunday being a hot one. Monday close but perhaps bringing in some rain by evening. We shall see how it goes. The only thing we can count on is hot and humid for tomorrow. Sounds like proper July 4th weather to me.

 

Friday, July 2, 2021-SW Michigan-Another Near Perfect Summer Day

Friday, July 2, 2021-SW Michigan-Another Near Perfect Summer Day

Currently 64 with an average wind from the NNW of 3 mph. Feels like 64 degrees. Dew Point 53, Barometer 30.07, Humidity 68%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:08 am, Sunset 9:26 pm.

Sunny to party cloudy today with a high around 76. N winds 5 – 10 mph.

Mostly clear skies overnight. Low 53. NNW winds 10-15 mph.

River Flood Warning still in effect until later today.

Yesterday was an absolute delight. Perfection. Today won’t be quite as picture-perfect, but close. Lovely weather to be out and about. Sitting out in the back on my tiny patio yesterday evening was ideal. I’m hoping for a repeat today. We do have some sweltering weather on the horizon. Sunday will be a scorcher and Monday will be close to as hot. So enjoy this lovely moderate weather while we have it.