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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.
Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022-SW Michigan-Rainy Saturday Lingering On Into Sunday

Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022-SW Michigan-Rainy Saturday Lingering On Into Sunday

Currently 63 with an average wind from the ENE of 5 mph. Feels like 63 degrees. Dew Point 60, Barometer 29.93, Humidity 100%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:46 am, Sunset 8:46 pm.

Cloudy with a 40% chance of rain. High in the upper 60s. NE winds 5-10 mph.

Mostly cloudy becoming partly cloudy with a low in the upper 50s. NE winds 5-10 mph.

So… yesterday’s rain refused to depart so we ended up with a rainy Sunday. Not only rainy but chilly. Feels very much like fall out there this morning with a constant light drizzle of rain. A very unpleasant day to be out and about. The coming week looks lovely – until we get to the next weekend again. Alas…as of now it’s looking like a repeat of this one. Let’s hope not, and we all know things can change by then, but peering ahead today doesn’t look wonderful. We’ll see how it goes. In the meantime, today grab that umbrella – and a light jacket if you’re going to be in the out there. You’ll be glad you did.

 

Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022-SW Michigan-Cool And Rainy Saturday

Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022-SW Michigan-Cool And Rainy Saturday

Currently 58 with an average wind from the NNE of 3 mph. Feels like 58 degrees. Dew Point 57, Barometer 30.12, Humidity 100%, Visibility 7 mi., Sunrise 6:45 am, Sunset 8:48 pm.

80% chance of rain with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. High in the upper 60s. SE winds around 10 mph.

70% chance of overnight rain showers with a slight chance of a thunderstorm. Low in the upper 50s. SE winds 5-15 mph.

A rather unpleasant day going on out there. Chilly and rainy isn’t all that wonderful. Hoping the rain gets it all out of the way before Sunday morning but alas…it could linger for a while in spite of hopes.  The rest of the week looks dry and comfortable until next Friday when a bit of rain might wander into our picture.

Friday, Aug. 12, 2022-SW Michigan-Cooler Days Are Here

Friday, Aug. 12, 2022-SW Michigan-Cooler Days Are Here

Currently 62 with an average wind from the E of 1 mph. Feels like 62 degrees. Dew Point 51, Barometer 30.2, Humidity 59%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:44 am, Sunset 8:49 pm.

Mostly sunny until about midday becoming partly sunny. High in the upper 70s. L winds becoming NW 10 mph in the afternoon.

Mostly clear in the evening becoming mostly cloudy overnight. low in the mid 50s. Light winds.

Much cooler this morning than some in the near past. Looking ahead, it would appear as if our highs won’t be over 70 degrees for the next week. Very pleasant days and nicely comfortable sleeping temperatures at night. Plenty of folks been waiting for such a cool down. Saturday will likely bring us some rain but hopefully not Sunday. That part isn’t a 100% given just yet. Fingers are crossed.

Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022-SW Michigan-Weather Continues Perfect

Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022-SW Michigan-Weather Continues Perfect

Currently 71 with an average wind from the ENE of 4 mph, Feels like 71 degrees. Dew Point 54, Barometer 30.11, Humidity 58%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:43 am, Sunset 8:50 pm.

Sunny with a high in the upper 70s. N winds 5-10 mph.

Mostly clear overnight with a low in the lower 50s. NE winds around 10 mph with gusts to 25 in the evening.

This weather can’t be improved on. Wonderful days, great sleeping night temperatures. Things look to continue along these lines except for some rain coming in perhaps for Saturday. Otherwise, it looks like we’ll be getting this lovely weather for a while. Not too much to find to complain about with this cold front busy pushing its way along right now. Nice dip in the Jet Stream is giving us delightful days. May it continue as is for as long as possible.

 

Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022-SW Michigan- Another Pleasant Summer Day

Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022-SW Michigan- Another Pleasant Summer Day

Currently 71 with an average wind from the SSW of 3 mph. Feels like 71 degrees. Dew Point 62, Barometer 30.11, Humidity 70%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:42 am, Sunset 9:52 pm.

Sunny today with a high in the lower 80s. W winds around 10 mph.

Partly cloudy to cloudy tonight with a low around 60. NW winds 10 mph becoming N with gusts the 25.

A great day for just about everything. As is this entire week far as I can see. Still looking good with perhaps a bit of rain now in the picture for Saturday night, maybe Sunday morning. As of right now it’s a small chance so who knows by the time we get there what we’ll find. What we should be finding for the next several days is fine summer weather out there.

Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022-SW Michigan-Beginning A Grand Week Of Weather

Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022-SW Michigan-Beginning A Grand Week Of Weather

Currently 65 with an average wind from the NE of 4 mph. Feels like 65 degrees. Dew Point 57, Barometer 30.07, Humidity 75%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:41 am, Sunset 8:53 pm.

Mostly sunny today with a high in the upper 70s. Light winds becoming N around 10 mph in the afternoon.

Mostly clear. Low in the mid 50s. Light overnight winds.

All indications are still for a delightful week of weather for us. Comfortable and dry. Let’s just enjoy it.

Monday, Aug. 8, 2022-SW Michigan-After Today A Wonderful Week Ahead

Monday, Aug. 8, 2022-SW Michigan-After Today A Wonderful Week Ahead

Currently 76 with an average wind from the SSE of 3 mph. Feels like 76 degrees. Dew Point 76, Barometer 29.82, Humidity 99%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:40 am, Sunset 8:55 pm.

100% chance of rain showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms today. High in the lower 80s. SW winds 10-15 mph with gusts th around 30 in the afternoon.

Cloudy becoming partly cloudy overnight. Low in the upper 50s. N winds 5-15 mph with gusts to 25.

Rather gloomy and a pretty fair chance of rain today but starting tomorrow we have a week coming you’re going to really like. Temperatures mostly in the upper 70s, no rain. Should be, if it all holds together, a terrific week. Rainy days and Mondays needn’t get you down this time around, it’s going to be short-lived with nothing but pleasant weather ahead. Get ready to enjoy being out and about without sweltering.

Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022-SW Michigan-Looking For Some Rain

Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022-SW Michigan-Looking For Some Rain

Currently 86 with an average wind from the WSW 3 mph. Feels like 91 degrees. Dew Point 70, Barometer 30., Humidity 62%, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 6:39 am, Sunset 8:56 pm.

90% chance of rain showers and thunderstorms. High in the mid 80s. SW winds 5-15 mph.

A 70% chance of overnight showers and thunderstorms. Low in the lower 70s. SW winds 5-10 mph.

Another close, humid day. The past few have been merciless for those who have to be out and about in it. The rain tonight and tomorrow should help clear that out for a while. Look for a decent week ahead. Temperatures in the upper 70s, lower 80s. Should feel 100% better. And no rain once we get past Monday night. Or that’s the way it looks right now.

Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022-SW Michigan-Nice Today, Maybe Rain Tomorrow

Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022-SW Michigan-Nice Today, Maybe Rain Tomorrow

Currently 77 with an average wind from the S of 2 mph. Feels like 77 degrees, Dew Point 73, Barometer 30.04, Humidity 72%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:37 am, Sunset 8:57 pm.

Mostly sunny until midday becoming partly sunny. High around 90 with a heat index to 95 degrees. SW winds 5-10 mph.

Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of overnight showers. Low in the mid 70s. S winds 5-10 mph.

Today will likely be a hot one but look toward next week for some relief. The entire week, as of now, seems to be in the comfort zone. We’ll see how it goes, but as of now it’s looking like a winner. Tomorrow and Monday, however, again as of now, appear to be bringing us rain. If the rain is what it takes to cool things down, I guess we can’t really complain too much. Except…Sunday? Why always on a Sunday?

Friday, Aug. 5, 2022-SW Michigan-Possibility For Some Rain Today

Friday, Aug. 5, 2022-SW Michigan-Possibility For Some Rain Today

Currently 72 with an average wind from the ENE of 4 mph. Feels like 72 degrees. Dew Point 69, Barometer 30.08, Humidity 85%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:36 am, Sunset 8:59 pm.

Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms today. High in the upper 80s. E winds 5-10 mph with gusts to 20.

Partly cloudy tonight with a 50% chance of showers and a slight chance of a thunderstorm. Low in the lower 70s. Light winds.

A warm one today but tomorrow promises to be more so. Chance of a bit of rain today and again on Sunday/Monday. Saturday looks like the best bet for getting out and about but prepared to be hot if you do.