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Month: August 2021

Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021-SW Michigan-Fantastic Week Ahead

Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021-SW Michigan-Fantastic Week Ahead

Currently 68 with an average wind from the ENE of 3 mph. Feels like 68 degrees.  Dew Point 60, Barometer 29.9, Humidity 76%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:07 am, Sunset 8:21 pm.

Mostly sunny until about midday then a mix of sun and clouds. High around 80. NE winds 5 -10 mph.

Partly cloudy overnight with a low of 55. NE winds 5 – 10 mph.

An amazing week ahead. Yeah…we do need rain, which we aren’t going to get, but the temperatures will be right smack in the comfortable zone. I don’t even see an 80 degree day there, all in the 70s. What a difference from the hot, humid mess we’ve had to deal with way too many times this summer. September is going to start off about perfect. Enjoy.

Monday, Aug. 30, 2021-SW Michigan-Much Cooler Today

Monday, Aug. 30, 2021-SW Michigan-Much Cooler Today

Currently 69 with an average wind from the SW of 1 mph. Feels like 69 degrees. Dew Point 66, Barometer 29.95, Humidity 84%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:06 am, Sunset 8:22 pm.

Sunny with a high around 83. WNW winds 10-15 mph.

Clear to partly cloudy. Low 58. NNW winds 5 – 10 mph.

So much cooler today and I think we’ve seen the backside of the 90 degree days. Plenty of people more than happy about that. My upstairs windows are open this morning for the fresh morning air and it feels delightful.  This should be a pleasant week ahead. Nothing drastic in view.

Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021-SW Michigan-Get Through Today, Next Week More Comfortable

Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021-SW Michigan-Get Through Today, Next Week More Comfortable

Currently 86 with an average wind from the S of 1 mph. Feels like 96 degrees. Dew Point 72, Barometer 29.97, Humidity 64%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:05 am, Sunset 8:24 pm.

Partly cloudy with a 50% chance of scattered shower and thunderstorms. The potential for severe storms is there. High 88. WSW winds 15-25 mph.

50% chance of overnight scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 63. W winds 10-15 mph.

Our weather is going to be hot today but much better this coming week. Farewell to the suppressive heat and humidity. We’ll all be breathing easier and enjoying the weather more than this past week. It’s been brutal.

Watching Hurricane Ida barrel into Louisiana area this morning. My hearts go out to everyone there. They’ve had more than their share of horrendous weather. Can’t believe it’s going to be hitting on exactly the same day as Katrina did. Unbelievable. Hopefully everyone able to leave has gone and those sticking it out are as prepared as they can be.

Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021-SW Michigan-Gonna Be A Hot One

Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021-SW Michigan-Gonna Be A Hot One

Currently 79 degrees with an average wind from the ESE of 2 mph. Feels like 79 degrees. Due Point 74, Barometer 30.1, Humidity 86%, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 7:02 am, Sunset 8:24 pm.

Sunny with a high in the lower 90s. SW winds 5 -15 mph. Heat index 100-105.

Partly cloudy with a low in the lower 70s. S winds 5 – 10 mph.

There is a Excessive Heat Warning in effect until 8:00 this evening. Dew Point, Barometer and Humidity reading are high enough to make it feel pretty uncomfortable today. Best thing to do is stay inside and keep cool. My thoughts go out to everyone who has to work outside in this heat. Can’t be fun. Can be deadly if proper precautions aren’t taken. Just make sure they are. Drink plenty of fluid – preferably water – and get inside when you can. Once we get past tomorrow, the next week is going to feel much better. Hang in there.

 

Friday, Aug. 27, 2021-SW Michigan-Warm Today, More So Tomorrow

Friday, Aug. 27, 2021-SW Michigan-Warm Today, More So Tomorrow

Currently 74 degrees with an average wind from the SE of 3 mph. Feels like 75 degrees. Dew Point 71, Barometer 30.09, Humidity  91%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:03 am, Sunset 8:27 pm.

Mostly cloudy with a 25 % chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm. High around 85. SE winds 5 -10 mph.

Some overnight clouds with a 20% chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm. Low 71. SE winds 5 – 10 mph.

Some thunder yesterday evening and some dark clouds but not on single drop of rain fell in my backyard. Tomorrow, if things stand as predicted could be another 90+ day…so just be prepared. Next week does sound cooler than what we’ve been having to deal with this week. Sound good, doesn’t it?

Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021-SW Michigan-Hot And Humid Continues

Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021-SW Michigan-Hot And Humid Continues

Currently 77 with an average wind from the E of 4 mph. Feels like 78 degrees. Dew Point 71, Barometer 30.14, Humidity 87%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:01 am, Sunset 8:29 pm.

Mostly sunny with a 30% chance of an isolated thunderstorm cropping up. High 90 with a heat index of 96-101. Light and variable winds.

Partly cloudy with a 63% chance of thunderstorms. Low 70. Light and variable winds.

This oppressive heat is going to stick with us for awhile. Tomorrow may be a few degrees cooler, but it will ramp right back up for Saturday and Sunday. Not exactly weather for doing much of anything outside. Stay inside, hopefully in some A/C. Stay hydrated. Think winter. That part may not helpful, but might be worth a try. In the meantime, we’re right smack in the middle of some hot/humid summer weather with no way out for the time being.

Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021-SW Michigan-Heat Advisory In Effect Today

Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021-SW Michigan-Heat Advisory In Effect Today

Currently 72 with an average wind from the SE of 1 mph. Feels like 72 degrees. Dew Point 71, Barometer 30.02, Humidity 96%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:00 am, Sunset 8:31 pm.

Sun and clouds mix today with a 40% chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm cropping up. High 91 with a heat index of 97-102 degrees. SW winds 5 – 10 mph.

Partly cloudy overnight with a 30% chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm. Low 70. Light winds.

Last night brought plenty of thunder and I found it amazing that there was almost an inch of rain in my rain gauge this morning. Sure did need that rain. Today is going to be beastly so I hope everyone pays attention to keeping hydrated and as cool as possible. Going to be hot for awhile yet with this weekend looking miserable.

The pictures and reports coming from Tennessee continue to be horrible. None of that could be expected or prepared for. They are looking right now at if that ends up being a record rainfall for the state. It’s truly heartbreaking. I can’t even imagine all that pain. Damage. Death. It’s going to be such a long time for them to get beyond this…if, for some of them, ever.

Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021-SW Michigan-Hot, Humid Week Ahead

Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021-SW Michigan-Hot, Humid Week Ahead

Currently 77 with an average wind from the SW of 2 mph. Feels like 79 degrees. Dew Point 70, Barometer 29.88, Humidity 84%, Visibility 10 mi, Sunrise 6:59 am, Sunset 8:32 pm.

Morning mix of sun and clouds, afternoon mostly cloudy with a 15% chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm. High 91. SW winds 5 -10 mph.

Partly cloudy with a 24% chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm.  Low 74 degrees. SSW winds 5 -10 mph.

Right now it’s looking like a week of high temperatures and with some small chances for rain/storms showing up. In fact, there is a slight risk of  Severe Storms cropping up today until tomorrow morning. I imagine with the precipitation chances and high temperatures this week, that risk will likely pop up again. Just keep cool, keep an eye on the sky and pay attention.

Monday, Aug. 23, 2021-SW Michigan-Beginning Of A Warm Week

Monday, Aug. 23, 2021-SW Michigan-Beginning Of A Warm Week

Currently 73 with an average wind from the W of 6 mph. Feels like 73 degrees. Dew Point 64, Barometer 29.88, Humidity 80%, Visibility 10 mi.,Sunrise 6:58 am, Sunset 8:34 pm.

Mix of sun and clouds. High 85. W winds 5 – 10 mph.

Partly cloudy overnight with a 60% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 68 degrees. SSW winds 5 – 10 mph.

Most of the weather stations are reporting the probability of some warm temperatures this coming week. A few chances of rain and thunderstorms which may or may not appear but I think we can count on the heat.

Heartbreaking watching the films of the flooding in Tennessee. Too many people died, too much destruction. Things like this are merciless and tragic. So very fortunate here in SW Michigan that we’ve been able to escape so many of these horrendous weather events. Prayers for those not so lucky. I guess I’ll take out non-dramatic weather patterns and be grateful for them all.

Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021-SW Michigan-Warm And Humid

Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021-SW Michigan-Warm And Humid

Currently 79 with an average wind from the NE of 4 mph. Feels like 82 degrees. Dew Point 71, Barometer 29.96, Humidity 82%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:57 am, Sunset 8:35 pm.

Partly cloudy to cloudy morning skies with a 15 % chance of a stray afternoon shower or thunderstorm. High 85. N winds 5 -10 mph.

Mostly clear overnight skies. Low 59. Light and variable winds.

Should warm up a bit tomorrow with Tuesday and Wednesday, as of right now, determined to be scorchers with a slight chance of rain. So…be prepared for a couple of pretty uncomfortable days mid week. Thursday, still warm, but not quite as bad as Tuesday/Wednesday. More or less a typical Summer week. Warm, hot, maybe some rain…we have a variety coming, but all of the Summer assortment.