Murphy's Weather

Currently 77 with an average wind from the SSE of 2 mph. Feels like 77 degrees. Dew Point 72, Barometer 29.82, Humidity 92%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:45 am, Sunset 8:52 pm.

Cloudy with a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Damaging wind and large hail possible. High 89. SW winds 15-25 mph with higher gusts likely.

60% chance of overnight stray thunderstorms. Damaging winds and large hail with some strong storms possible. Low 72. SW winds 10-20 mph. Higher gusts possible.

For the next 24 hours or so there is a chance of severe storms. The risk is with us. Last night the south end of town got hit hard by wind. Trees down, carports crushed…it looks a bit like a war zone in spots. Here in the north end of town, nothing in my back yard. I did hear the wind kick up in the night and I heard things bumping around in the back yard, but this morning shows nothing damaged. Only measured about .25″ of rain in the gauge.

At any rate,  there is a good chance the strong winds will return later today and overnight so everyone should be aware and watchful. Once we get past this weather system the coming week look to be a winner, so just hold on.

Currently 75 with an average wind from the WNW of 4 mph. Feels like 76 degrees. Dew Point 70, Barometer 29.89, Humidity 90%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:44 am, Sunset 8:53 pm.

Cloudy morning skies with a small % of a stray shower or thunderstorm will become a partly cloudy afternoon. High 86. WSW winds 10-15 mph

50% chance of overnight scattered showers and thunderstorms. A few storms could be severe. Low 71. SW winds 10-15 mph.

The Jet Stream is meandering along way up high over the country leaving most of us subject to the hot humid stuff coming up from the south. Lots of places over the next few days will be in the excessive heat warning area. Not so right here is SW Michigan but it will be hot enough for folks to be paying attention to hydrating and keeping as cool as possible. A fair chance of some storms tonight and tomorrow here in SW Michigan, too. So plenty to be aware of and to be watching.

Currently 78 with an average wind from the SE of 3 mph. Feels like 79 degrees. Dew Point 71, Barometer 29.91, Humidity 83%, Visibility 8 mi., Sunrise 6:43 am, Sunset 8:55 pm.

Mostly cloudy with an 80% chance of thunderstorms. Some storms may contain gusty winds. High 82. S winds 10-15 mph.

90% chance of overnight thunderstorms. Some storms may contain gusty winds. Low 71. SSW winds 10-15 mph. 1″ of rainfall possible.

We likely will get some storms but don’t expect it to bring along lower temperatures. Tomorrow sounds like it will be warmer than today. Dryer, maybe, but warmer.  Perhaps a bit more rain on Wednesday and Thursday but other than that, smooth sailing with proper August summer weather. Just watch out for today and tonight’s storms.

Currently 80 with an average wind from the SE of 1 mph. Feels like 85 degrees. Dew Point 72, Barometer 29.92, Humidity 85%, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 6:42 am, Sunset 8:56 pm.

Partly cloudy with a 15% chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm popping up. High of 90. SSW winds 10-20 mph.

Partly cloudy over night with that same small chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm. Low of 75. SSW winds 10-15 mph.

Our overnight temperatures tonight aren’t going to be all that helpful for those who like cooler weather. In fact the next few days won’t be in their favor. Tomorrow might bring a chance for some heavy rain. A few days of warm temperatures and storm chance and after that, starting about Friday, it looks like a bit cooler weather will be ours. Need to hang in here, keep cool, an eye on the sky for storms and we’ll get through this. In the meantime, thank goodness for A/C…which is strange because I didn’t have it for most of my life and don’t really care for it now. Except when it gets hot and humid. Those days I am at least a temporary fan.

Currently 76 with an average wind from the SE of 1 mph. Feels like 77 degrees. Dew Point 67, Barometer 29.99, Humidity 81%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:41 am, Sunset 8:57 pm.

A mix of sun and clouds with a 20% chance of a shower or thunderstorm. High 84. WSW winds 5 -10 mph.

Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of overnight thunderstorms developing late. Low near 70. S winds 5 -10 mph.

Tomorrow should end up hot and humid, close to 90 degrees. Monday will likely be a little cooler but still in the low 80s with a fair chance of some rain. In fact, a bit of a chance of rain all week. The next chance of dropping out of the 80 degree range seems to be next weekend. Who knows by then?

Currently 71 with a calm wind from the S. Feels like 72 degrees. Dew Point 61, Barometer 30, Humidity 69%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:39 am, Sunset 8:59 pm.

60% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 80. SW winds 10-20 mph with gusts to 25.

40% chance of overnight showers and thunderstorms. Low around 65. SSW winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 20.

Most sites are tossing the word rain in almost every day for this coming week. Some days more of a chance, some less, but it seems to be tucked in there someplace. So…I guess I would predict we might actually get some rain. Let’s see, shall we? Have your umbrella handy and if you don’t need it for rain, give it a dapper twirl once in awhile and feel like you’ve landed in the midst of a British film. Or something…

Currently 70 with an average wind from the SW of 1 mph. Feels like 70 degrees. Dew Point 63, Barometer 30.14, Humidity 76%, Visibility 8 mi., Sunrise 6:36 am, Sunset 8:59 pm.

Partly cloudy with a high of 84. SW winds 56 -10 mph with gusts to around 20 in the afternoon.

Partly cloudy overnight. Low 64. SSW winds 5 -10 mph.

As of now, the seems to be a chance – a small chance – for some rain tomorrow. Yesterday was a surprise as I was outside when a handful of fat raindrops starting plopping down around me. Didn’t last long and didn’t amount to much, but it was interesting. The overhead clouds didn’t even particularly look like rain clouds. That does seem to be what we get lately, a hint of rain. Maybe tomorrow a bit more than a hint. Fingers crossed.

Currently 70 with a calm wind from the SW. Feels like 70 degrees. Dew Point 61, Barometer 30.11, Humidity 73%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:37 am, Sunset 9:01 pm.

Mostly sunny with a 30% chance of an isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. High 83. WSW winds 5 -10 mph.

Mostly clear overnight. Low 59. WSW winds 5 -10 mph.

Not bad yet but heading toward some pretty warm days the beginning of the next week. Could get a bit of a cool break on Friday. Maybe even a chance of some rain, but almost for sure temperatures in the 70 degree range. After that it’s well into the 80s with the hottest part right now appearing to be Sunday through next Wednesday. As usual, we’ll see how it goes, but most sites are saying about the same thing.

Currently 70 with an average wind from the SW of 1 mph. Feels like 70 degrees. Dew Point 59, Barometer 30.1, Humidity 72%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:36 am, Sunset 9:03 pm.

Sunny becoming partly cloudy later on. High near 80. Light and variable winds.

Partly cloudy tonight with a low of 58. Light and variable winds.

Next few days should be pleasant with sunshine and comfortable temperatures.  Right now we find ourselves in the middle of a big dip in the jet stream, bringing us some cooler, dryer air. We are so fortunate here. Elsewhere there are more than 81 wildfires blazing…and even more smaller ones. The air quality is becoming a problem in many areas. The hotter the days, the dryer the weather in so many places – all add to the misery and woe being faced. So far, we’ve lucked out as far as major issues and we should be grateful. We need to remind ourselves to be grateful. Our moderate weather is something we tend to take for granted. And moderate is where we’ll dwell for awhile here. Enjoy.

Currently 68 with an average wind from the WSW of 1 mph. Feels like 68 degrees. Dew Point 57, Barometer 30.16, Humidity 68%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:35 am, Sunset 9:04 pm.

Sunny to partly cloudy today with a high near 75. WNW winds 5 -10 mph.

Mostly clear overnight. Low 52. WSW winds 5- 10 mph.

Our week is looking good, gradually warming up to what could be a nice warm Sunday and Monday. Of course along with that warmth comes a chance for rain, but we’ll believe that when we feel it falling on our heads. At any rate, that’s what’s painted into the picture for now. Until that big ‘ol eraser that Mother Nature seemingly sometimes takes great delight in wielding, eliminates any of it, that’s what I’m seeing.