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Month: August 2024

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024-SW Michigan-Couple More Comfortable Days

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024-SW Michigan-Couple More Comfortable Days

Currently 64 with an average wind of 5 mph from the N. Feels like 64 degrees. Dew Point 64, Barometer 30.33, Humidity 47%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:55 am, Sunset 8:34 pm.

Sunny. High in the mid 70s. Light winds.

Mostly clear with patchy overnight fog.  Low in the upper 40. Light winds.

Comfortable temperatures for the next few days but the warmth returns early next week. Even that won’t last all that long – a handful of hot days and then some 70 degrees return. Just know the high pressure system bringing the high 80s will stick around beginning Monday. Sunday could be warm but not as much as the days following. Our August yoyo temperatures continue. Oh well, at least it gives us variety.

Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024-SW Michigan-Chilly Week Continues

Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024-SW Michigan-Chilly Week Continues

Currently 61 with an average wind from the NE of 7 mph. Feels like 61 degrees. Dew Point 51, Barometer 30.27, Humidity 70%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:54 am, Sunset 8:35 pm.

Sunny with a high in the lower 70s. NE winds 5-10 mph.

Clear tonight with a low in the upper 40s. Light winds.

Well, it was a toss-up this morning whether to turn on the heat or find a heavy sweater. The sweater won, but no bet on tonight. A temperature in the 50s was bad enough, tonight might hit in the 40s. You can almost count on my heat being on. Not much I hate more than being cold – and this morning  was just plain cold.

This cold front will hang around for a few more days but hopefully by Friday we should be on our way back up. Next week could be a warm one – quite the contrast to this week.

 

Monday, Aug. 19-SW Michigan-Wonderful Week Ahead

Monday, Aug. 19-SW Michigan-Wonderful Week Ahead

Currently 66 with an average wind of 12 mph from the NNE. Feels like 66 degrees. Dew Point 54, Barometer 30.11, Humidity 68%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:53 am, Sunset 8:37 pm

Mostly sunny with a high in the mid 70s. N winds 5-15 mph with gusts to 25.

Mostly clear overnight with a low around 50. N winds 5-10 with gusts to around 20 in the evening becoming light.

This is one of the best weeks coming for us. Hardly anyone will be able to complain about it. Sunny and mild. Comfortable temperatures – well, at least until next weekend. Do get out and about, enjoy this because things will heat up by next weekend. We could conceivably see a 90 degree day stuck in there. At least upper 80s. So…this is the time to get that A/C shut off and the windows open.

Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024-SW Michigan-Terrific Week Ahead For Us

Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024-SW Michigan-Terrific Week Ahead For Us

Currently 70 with an 8 mph wind from the WNW. Feels like 70 degrees. Dew Point 65, Barometer 29.84, Humidity 90%, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 6:52 am, Sunset 8:39 pm.

Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High in the upper 70s. N winds 5-15 mph with gusts to 25.

Mostly clear tonight with a low in the mid 50s. N winds 5-15 mph with gusts to 25.

Just have to get through today with the chance of rain and we’re looking at one terrific week ahead. 70 degrees with plenty of sunshine. Doesn’t get much better than that.  Hard to tell how accurate it will be by next weekend but it does look as if next weekend will be quite a bit warmer than this one. So, enjoy the comfort while it’s here.

Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024-SW Michigan-Expect Some Rain Today

Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024-SW Michigan-Expect Some Rain Today

Currently 72 with a W winds of 10 mph. Feels like 72 degrees. Dew Point 66, Humidity 84%, Barometer 29.74,Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:51 am, Sunset 8:40 pm.

90% chance of showers and thunderstorms. high in the mid 70s. W winds 5-15 mph.

Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening then mostly cloudy overnight. Low in the mid 60s. NW winds 5-10 mph with gusts to 20 in the evening.

Very likely rain today and maybe look for some tomorrow. A nice dry week ahead, comfortable temperatures and plenty of sunshine. An uncluttered, mild summer week coming for us.

Friday, Aug. 16, 2024-SW Michigan-Rainy Friday For Us

Friday, Aug. 16, 2024-SW Michigan-Rainy Friday For Us

Currently 72 with a 6 mph wind from the S. Feels like 72 degrees. Dew Point 66, Humidity 97%, Barometer 29.86, Visibility 6 mi., Sunrise 6:50 am, Sunset 8:42 pm

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

80% chance of overnight showers and thunderstorms. Low in the mid 60s. SW winds 5-10 mph.

Had a lovely thunderstorm in the early hours of the morning. The sound of thunder and rain is absolutely meant to be listened to while in bed. Nothing better. Good chance of rain over the next couple of days too but then the beginning of the week leaves us in the clear. Pleasant temperatures with no precipitation. A grand week in store for us.

Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024-SW Michigan-Days Of Rain Coming Our Way

Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024-SW Michigan-Days Of Rain Coming Our Way

Currently 73 with a 10 mph wind from the S. Feels like 73 degrees. Dew Point 60, Humidity 66%, Barometer 30.09, Visibility 10 mi, Sunrise 6:49 am, Sunset 8:43 pm.

70% chance of showers with a chance of thunderstorms. High in the upper 70. SE winds 5-15 mph with gusts to 25.

80% chance of overnight rain with a chance of thunderstorms. Low in the mid 60s. SE winds 5-15 mph with gust to 25.

Appears that rain is in our forecast right on through the weekend. Look for some comfortable weather coming our way starting next Monday with sunshine and 70 degree days. We only have to stay dry through the next four days and then dry weather will help us take care of that.

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024-SW Michigan-Enjoy Today, Rain Tomorrow

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024-SW Michigan-Enjoy Today, Rain Tomorrow

Currently 70 with a calm wind from the N. Feels like 70 degrees. Dew Point 62, Humidity 84%, Barometer  30.19, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:48 am, Sunset 8:45 pm

Sunny today with a high in the mid 80s. Light winds.

Partly cloudy tonight with a low in the lower 60s. Light winds.

Today should be glorious, sunny and summery. Not so much tomorrow or the next 3 or 4 days. Appears as if rain is in the forecast clear until next Monday. Might not be raining all day, every day, but the threat is there. Keep an eye on the sky and the umbrella handy and you’ll be fine.

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024-SW Michigan-Warmth Continues Before Rain

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024-SW Michigan-Warmth Continues Before Rain

Currently 72 with a 2 mph wind from the E. Feels like 72 degrees. Dew Point 62, Humidity 69%, Barometer 30, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:47 am, Sunset 8:46 pm.

Sunny with a high in the lower 80s. Light winds.

Mostly clear tonight. Low in the upper 50s. Light winds.

This lovely weather will continue likely through tomorrow. But that’s it for a while. Rain will move in for 3 or 4 days after that with 70 degree temperatures. Hope you enjoyed the last weekend ’cause the one coming up could be a wet one. Hopefully some warmer and drier days will follow that rainy cluster. Guess we’ll see how it goes. Hard to imagine we’re in the middle of August already. And except for a few exceptions, I’m still waiting for that super hot summer we were forecast to get. Hasn’t really put in much of an appearance, has it? Hasn’t really been an uncomfortable season in my book. I would have preferred a bit more warmth, but that’s just me. Curious to see if we get the wintry forecast laid out for us. Again – a wait and see for us. Not in any hurry to find out.

Monday, Aug 12, 2024-SW Michigan-Warm Up Before Rain

Monday, Aug 12, 2024-SW Michigan-Warm Up Before Rain

Currently 70 with an average wind from the NNW of 6 mph. Feels like 70 degrees. Dew Point 63, Humidity 76%, Barometer 30.11, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:46 am, Sunset 8:48 pm.

Sunny. High around 80. W winds 10 mph with gusts up to 20 in the afternoon.

Mostly clear. Low in the upper 50s. Light winds.

Nice little warm up for the next several days but then look for about a week of rain. Or at least days with the chance for rain with temperatures back in the 70s.  We, here in lower SW Michigan, are definitely not in play with the super hot days of states to the south and west of us. Probably a good thing, but a little bit more warmth would be more fitting for the month of August. Alas…don’t see it happening for the most part.