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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.
Friday, June 3, 2022-SW Michigan-Chilly, Heading To A Chillier Weekend

Friday, June 3, 2022-SW Michigan-Chilly, Heading To A Chillier Weekend

Currently 63 with an average wind from the S of 5 mph. Feels like 63 degrees. Dew Point 48, Barometer 29.85, Humidity 58%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:04 am, Sunset 9:16 pm.

Sunny today with a high in the lower 70s. W winds 5 -15 mph with gusts to 30.

Clear overnight with a low in the mid 40s. NW winds around 10 mph with gusts to 25 becoming light.

Feels fall-like to0 me this morning. And I’m not ever ready for that in the fall, let alone in June. Don’t be looking for any splendid weather this weekend ’cause we won’t be getting any. Temperatures in the 60s and rain likely on Sunday. Alas…Next week will be a bit warmer than that, but nothing like we think June should be. Double alas…

Thursday, June 2, 2022-SW Michigan-June Starting Out On The Chilly Side

Thursday, June 2, 2022-SW Michigan-June Starting Out On The Chilly Side

Currently 64 with an average wind from the SSW of 1 mph. Feels like 64 degrees. Dew Point 52, Barometer 29.88, Humidity 55%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:04 am, Sunset 9:14 pm.

Sunny. High in the lower 70s. Light winds becoming W 5-15 mph in the afternoon.

Mostly cloudy tonight with a low around 50. SW winds 5-10 mph.

Okay, so now the weekend isn’t looking wonderful. 60 some degrees with the chance of a rainy Sunday? Not my idea of fun. And the following week isn’t set, as of now, to do any big warm up. 70 degrees is what it looks like now. Come on. It’s June. I want warmth. Of course, my vote doesn’t count, but I’m throwing it out there anyway.

Wednesday, June 1, 2022-SW Michigan-June Coming In A Bit Cool

Wednesday, June 1, 2022-SW Michigan-June Coming In A Bit Cool

Currently 68 with an average wind from the NW of 8 mph. Feels like 68 degrees. Dew Point 57, Barometer 29.93, Humidity 68%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:05 am, Sunset 9:15 pm.

Partly to mostly cloudy today with a slight chance of rain showers. High 73. WNW winds 10-15 mph.

Mostly cloudy tonight. Low 53. N winds 5-10 mph.

The powers that be seem to take great delight in shuffling numbers around. Now the 60 degree weather appears to be ours for next weekend. At least for now. Also some rain Saturday night and Sunday. In other words, if it all plays out as predicted for the moment, the first weekend in June won’t be anything noteworthy. Alas… in the meantime, a bit of rain and thunder last night. Today isn’t going to rise and shine to present any glorious first day of June, but it could be worse. The chance for a little rain is there but it’s not rainy now. At least June is here and usually we have the next 3 months with lots of good weather to enjoy. My favorite.

Tuesday, May 31, 2022-SW Michigan-Pretty Good Week Coming Up

Tuesday, May 31, 2022-SW Michigan-Pretty Good Week Coming Up

Currently 75 with an average wind from the SSE of 5 mph. Feels like 75 degrees. Dew Point 65, Barometer 29.92, Humidity 63%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:05 am, Sunset 9:13 pm.

Partly sunny today with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms forming in the afternoon. High in the mid 80s. SW winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 30.

70% chance of overnight showers and thunderstorms. Possibility of some being severe. Low in the mid 60s. SW winds 5-10 mph with gusts to 30 decreasing to 20 overnight.

Changes for the better. It seems like the 60 degree numbers have dropped off the radar for us this week. We’ll be in the 70s, which is decent for the first week in June. Sounds as if we will be getting rain tonight but there isn’t any guarantee on that, either. Nothing in the 80s again showing up real soon – as of right now, anyway. The month of May will be trailing off leaving us a beautiful day. Enjoy it.

Monday, May 30, 2022-SW Michigan-Perfect Memorial Day Weather

Monday, May 30, 2022-SW Michigan-Perfect Memorial Day Weather

Currently 77 with an average wind from the S of 5 mph. Feels like 77 degrees. Dew Point 62, Barometer 29.9, Humidity 59%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:06 am, Sunset 9:13 pm.

Mostly sunny with a high in the upper 80s. SW winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 25.

Partly cloudy tonight with a low in the upper 60s. S winds 5-15 mph with gusts to 30.

Could not have asked for better Memorial Day weekend weather than we’ve had this year. Perfection. Now look for a sharp 20 degree dip in the temperature about Wednesday through Thursday before it regulates back up into the 70s. Payback for the 80 degree wonders of this weekend I suppose. Nothing drastic – other than the dab of rain and the lowering of temperature coming our way Tuesday night. Just nice early summer weather.

Sunday, May 29, 2022, SW Michigan-A Beautiful May Sunday

Sunday, May 29, 2022, SW Michigan-A Beautiful May Sunday

Currently 66 with an average wind from the SSE of 4 mph. Feels like 66 degrees. Dew Point 59, Barometer 29.89, Humidity 76%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:07 am, Sunset 9:12 pm.

Sunny. High in the lower 80s. S winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 25.

Partly cloudy with a low in the mid 60s. S winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 25.

Today will be lovely with the next two days even better – if you like warm weather. Which I definitely do. Looks as if Tuesday night could bring in a bit of a cold front with the chance of some rain and that will drop our temperature back into the 60s for a few. Alas…in the meantime, enjoy these grand summer-like days.

Sunday, May 28, 2022-SW Michigan-A Lovely Sunday In May

Sunday, May 28, 2022-SW Michigan-A Lovely Sunday In May

Currently 64 with an average wind from the ENE of 3 mph. Feels like 64 degrees. Dew Point 48, Barometer 29.89, Humidity 51%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:07 am, Sunset 9:11 pm.

Mostly sunny today with a high in the lower 70s. Light winds becoming SW 5-10 mph.

Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of overnight rain showers. Low in the upper 50s. S winds around 10 mph.

A little on the cool side today but bright and cheery enough to make up for it. Plus, we have several days supposed to be in the 80 degree range coming up, so this will be remembered as being pleasant and comfortable. Our temperature, once again, won’t stay in the 80s, but we’ll be given a refresher on what mid-summer could – and likely will – be. In the meantime enjoy this lovely Sunday. In fact, this rare 3 day holiday weekend all in the wonderful to be outdoors range. Doesn’t seem to happen all that much. This could be one of those rarities.

Friday, May 27, 2022-SW Michigan-Dull, Gray Morning Sky

Friday, May 27, 2022-SW Michigan-Dull, Gray Morning Sky

Currently 63 with an average wind from the SSE of 5 mph. Feels like 63 degrees. Dew Point 62, Barometer 29.72, Humidity 100%, Visibility 1.5 mi., Sunrise 6:08 am, Sunset 9:10 pm.

Patchy morning fog. 70% chance of rain showers and a chance of a thunderstorm along the way. High upper 60s. N winds 5-15 mph.

Partly cloudy overnight. Low in the upper 40s. NW winds 5-10 mph with gusts to 20 in the evening.

A rather colorless morning with the promise of it not getting much better, just wetter. Still looking for a nice weekend with some 80 degree days coming our way. In fact, as of right now, Tuesday looks like it might be nudging the 90 degree mark. We’ll see how it goes. Not much changes faster than our weather, but that’s the picture for now.

Thursday, May 26, 2022-SW Michigan-Another Rainy Day

Thursday, May 26, 2022-SW Michigan-Another Rainy Day

Currently 68 degrees with an average wind from the SSE of 3 mph. Feels like 70 degrees. Dew Point 66, Barometer 29.81, Humidity 91%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:09 am, Sunset 9:09 pm.

80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High in the mid 70s. SW winds 5-15 mph with gusts to 30 decreasing to 20 in the afternoon.

80% chance of overnight showers and thunderstorms. Low in the upper 50s. N winds 10 mph with gusts to 20 in the evening.

Okay, so another rainy day and yup…another one to follow tomorrow. But the pay off will result in a very pleasant weekend. Not a bad trade off. And our 80 degree days will be returning for 4 or 5 days starting Sunday. Sounds like a winner to me. Just stay dry and busy yourself with inside chores for a few and then outside will be the place to be.

Wednesday, May 25, 2022-SW Michigan-Likely A Trio Of Rainy Days For Us

Wednesday, May 25, 2022-SW Michigan-Likely A Trio Of Rainy Days For Us

Currently 55 with an average wind from the NE of 8 mph. Feels like 55 degrees. Dew Point 49, Barometer 30.07, Humidity 81%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:09 am, Sunset 9:08 pm.

90% chance of rain showers and a sight chance of thunderstorms. High in the upper 60s. SE winds 10-15 mph with gusts to around 30.

80% chance of rain with a slight chance of t-storms. Low in the mid 60s. Se winds 10-15 mph with higher gusts possible.

Rain moving in today and probably lasting until Saturday. The weekend is promising sunny and pleasant temperatures, so we just have to wait through the precipitation to get to the good days. And 80 degree days moving in for the beginning of the week. Should be a warm one.