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Author: Patricia Murphy

An unquenchable thirst for knowledge about the weather, an observer of world-wide weather events, and an addicted fan of the Weather Channel on TV. Some occurrences from our not too distant past have left me horrified to this day- such as the possibly avoidable tragedy of the damage and death trailing behind Katrina, where human error combined with Mother Nature for sheer terror, the unspeakable destructive Tsunamis in Japan and Thailand, scenes and sounds of which I can hardly bear to see or hear. But I do see and hear it all because I am enthralled, fascinated, by weather driven happenings every bit as much as I am captivated by the clouds in our ever-changing sky. No impressive credentials, no list of meaningful letters trailing after my name, this is merely me, just another weather junky having my say about it all.
Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022-SW Michigan-Might Get Some Afternoon Rain

Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022-SW Michigan-Might Get Some Afternoon Rain

Currently 74 with an average wind from the SW of 2 mph. Feels like 74 degrees. Dew Point 69, Barometer 30.04, Humidity 75%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:08 am, Sunset 8:14 pm.

Mostly sunny with a 50% chance of some afternoon showers and thunderstorms. High in the lower 80s. W winds 5-10 mph.

Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening them becoming cloudy overnight. Low in the lower 60s. NE winds 5-10 mph with gusts to around 20.

Starting out as a great day but might dissolve into something a bit damper and drearier later on. Tomorrow should be dry and much cooler with Monday following along with the lack of any precipitation. Not all bad for a Michigan holiday weekend. Wrapping up summer in proper fashion.

Friday, Sept. 2, 2022-SW Michigan-A Warm, Humid Weekend Ahead For Holiday

Friday, Sept. 2, 2022-SW Michigan-A Warm, Humid Weekend Ahead For Holiday

Currently 72 with an average wind from the SSE of 2 mph. Feels like 72 degrees. Dew Point 68, Barometer 30.01, Humidity 79%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:07 am, Sunset 8:15 pm.

Partly sunny with a high in the mid 80s. SW winds 5-15 mph.

Partly cloudy overnight. Low in the mid 60s. Light winds.

Going to be a warm one today and tomorrow. Probably rather humid tonight. Still looking for the chance for a bit of rain Saturday afternoon but Sunday and Monday look to be dry. Should be more comfortable temperatures both days with numbers in the 70s showing up. All in all, appears to be a pretty good Labor Day weekend shaping up. It is Michigan after all, so some sun, clouds, humidity, rain…all to be expected. It only works out to our advantage with the right amounts of all of it fall into place. Could be such a weekend.

Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022-SW Michigan-Warm And Sunny

Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022-SW Michigan-Warm And Sunny

Currently 67 with an average wind from the ESE of 1 mph. Feels like 67 degrees. Dew Point 62, Barometer 29.99, Humidity 65%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:06 am, Sunset 8:17 pm.

Sunny today with a high in the mid 80s. Light winds becoming W 5-10 mph in the afternoon.

Partly cloudy tonight. Low in the mid 60s. S winds 5-10 mph.

A grand day today and another one tomorrow. There is becoming a hint of some rain possible on Saturday afternoon but it’s a small chance for now and perhaps will vanish entirely by then.  Other than that, there isn’t any sign of rain in the near future. Should be a whole lot of terrific days to usher in the month of September. And just like that, another summer bites the dust.

 

Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022-SW Michigan-Nothing But Terrific Weather

Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022-SW Michigan-Nothing But Terrific Weather

Currently 68 with an average wind from the SW of 3 mph. Feels like 68 degrees. Dew Point 63, Barometer 29.89, Humidity 81%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:05 am, Sunset 8:19 pm.

Sunny. High in the upper 70s. W winds 5-15 with gusts the 25.

Mostly clear overnight with a low in the lower 50s. W winds 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

Things will heat up a bit with a few days well into the 80s, but for the most part this coming week will be comfortable and dry. Today is a great send off to the month of August. September is promising to begin much the same. Pleasant and uneventful.  Can’t ask for much more than this.

Tuesday Aug 30-SW Michigan-A Glorious Week Ahead

Tuesday Aug 30-SW Michigan-A Glorious Week Ahead

Currently 72 with an average wind from the S of 4 mph. Feels like 72 degrees. Dew Point 64, Barometer 29.8, Humidity 80%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:04 am, Sunset 8:21 pm.

Mostly sunny becoming partly sunny. High in the lower 70s. NW winds 10-12 mph.

Clear overnight skies. Low in the upper 50s. W winds 5-10 mph with gusts to 20 in the evening.

Not a sign, as of now, that there is any rain in the forecast for the next week. Comfortable temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Should be a winning week.

Monday, Aug. 29, 2022-SW Michigan-Expecting Storms, Perhaps Severe

Monday, Aug. 29, 2022-SW Michigan-Expecting Storms, Perhaps Severe

Currently 73 with an average wind from the SSE of 5 mph. Feels like 73 degrees. Dew Point 71, Barometer 29.78, Humidity 93%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:03 am, Sunset 8:22 pm.

Chance of severe thunderstorms today with the wind being the biggest threat.

70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High in the 80s. Heat Index to 96 degrees possible. SW winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 25.

Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms becoming partly cloudy overnight. Low in the mid 60s. SW winds 5-15 mph.

Humid and gloomy out there this morning. Watch for some severe storms later on today. Had some grand overnight thunder and lightning. Pretty solid rain. After today and tonight things are looking dry and comfortable for the entire coming week. Should be a winner.

Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022-SW Michigan-Sunny Morning, Cloudy Afternoon

Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022-SW Michigan-Sunny Morning, Cloudy Afternoon

Currently 72 with an average wind from the ESE of 3 mph. Feels like 72 degrees. Dew Point 65, Barometer 29.91, Humidity 73%, Visibility 10 mi, Sunrise 7:02 am, Sunset 8:24 pm.

Morning sun with increasing clouds and a 20 % chance of later showers. high in the mid 80s. S winds 5-15 mph.

60% chance of overnight showers and thunderstorms. Low in the upper 60s. S winds 5-10 mph with gusts to 20.

A nice morning but there is a pretty fair chance rain will be moving in later today. For sure rain overnight and on through tomorrow. As of now the precipitation has been removed from Tuesday’s forecast. Nothing but pleasant temperatures and sunshine the rest of the week.

Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022-SW Michigan-A Terrific Sunny Saturday

Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022-SW Michigan-A Terrific Sunny Saturday

Currently 64 with an average wind from the ESE of 4 mph. Feels like 64 degrees. Dew Point 63, Barometer 30.05, Humidity 85%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:00 am, Sunset 8:26 pm.

Sunny today with a high in the lower 80s. S winds 5-10 mph.

Partly cloudy overnight with a low around 60. SW winds 5-10 mph.

It’s a glorious day. Tomorrow should be a dandy, too, for the most part. Maybe Monday’s rain will move in sometime during the afternoon, but let’s hope it holds off until very late. As of now, it looks as if the rain for Tuesday will be gone. Monday should be our rainy day. We can live with that. The rest of the week looks wonderful. And again, as of now, we could be looking at another great weekend next time around. Something to look forward to with eagerness. We’ve had too many rainy Sunday weekends to last us for a while.

Friday, Aug. 26, 2022-SW Michigan-Look For Some Sun Later Today

Friday, Aug. 26, 2022-SW Michigan-Look For Some Sun Later Today

Currently 67 with an average wind from the WNW of 6 mph. Feels like 67 degrees. Dew Point 62, Barometer 29.98, Humidity 87%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:59 am, Sunset 8:27 pm.

Mostly cloudy early then clearing in the afternoon. Patchy morning fog possible. High in the upper 70s. N winds 5-10 mph.

Mostly clear overnight. Low in the mid 50s. E winds around 5 mph.

A rather drab morning but it should brighten up later today. The possibility is there. The coming rain for Monday that up until today was held more or less in place has decided to branch out and encompass Sunday night and Tuesday morning.  At least, as of now, the daylight weekend hours are promising to be rain free and pleasant. We have to settle for what we get from Mother Nature. Seems like she’s going to grace us with an entire good weekend. Sounds okay to me.

Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022-SW Michigan-Looking For Rain Today/Tonight

Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022-SW Michigan-Looking For Rain Today/Tonight

Currently 67 with an average wind from the S of 1 mph. Feels like 67 degrees. Dew Point 65, Barometer 29.97, Humidity 75%, Visibility 10 mi., sunrise 6:58 am, Sunset 8:29 pm.

Patchy fog possible until midday. Mostly cloudy today with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High in the upper 70s. SW winds 5-10 mph.

Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low in the lower 60s. Light winds becoming N around 10 mph.

No rain falling yet but it’s rather dreary out there. Should be getting rain later today and overnight. And then no rain in view, as of now, until next Sunday night on into Monday. Otherwise, nothing but pleasant summer weather for us.