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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.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022-SW Michigan-Lots Of Sunshine Today

Wednesday, May 4, 2022-SW Michigan-Lots Of Sunshine Today

Currently 43 with an average wind from the NE of 9 mph. Feels like 38 degrees. Dew Point 40, Barometer 30.17 & rising, Humidity 87%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:31 am, Sunset 8:46 pm.

Partly cloudy today with a high of 63 degrees. NE winds 5-10 mph.

A few overnight clouds. Low 38. Light and variable winds.

Look for some great warm weather coming – have to wait until next week, but hey, it’s on the way. As of now. The powers that be are tossing in 2 or 3 80 degree days. Can you believe it? And as for rain – of which we’ve had WAY too much so far- as of now only the next couple of Fridays offer the opportunity for more precipitation. It’s really looking good as of now. Let’s keep our fingers crossed nothing changes.

Tuesday, May 3, 2022-SW Michigan-Rainy Conditions Today

Tuesday, May 3, 2022-SW Michigan-Rainy Conditions Today

Currently 47 with an average wind from the E of 9 mph. Feels like 42 degrees. Dew Point 43, Barometer 29.95 & falling, Humidity 87%, Visibility 7 mi., Sunrise 6:12 am, Sunset 8:45 pm.

100% chance of rain today with a high around 50. ENE winds 15-25 mph.

50% chance of early rain showers becoming partly cloudy overnight. Low 41. NNE winds 10-20 mph.

Looks like plenty of rain today but except for around Friday, doesn’t look – as of now – like any rain coming at us for the next week. Plenty of clouds and not much sunshine, but maybe it will be dry. Not today. Grab that umbrella if heading out today.

 

Monday, May 2, 2022-SW Michigan-Gray Today, Rain Tomorrow

Monday, May 2, 2022-SW Michigan-Gray Today, Rain Tomorrow

Currently 48 with an average wind from the W of 11 mph. Feels like 43 degrees. Dew Point 42, Barometer 29.98, Humidity 82%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:34 am, Sunset 8:44 pm.

Cloudy today with a high of 52. W winds 10-15 mph.

Cloudy overnight with a 70% chance of rain after midnight. Low 45. N winds 5-10 mph.

Not much exciting about today’s weather. Rather blah actually. Interesting that most, if not all, of the 70 degree days have been removed from this coming week.  Strange, just yesterday I saw 70 degrees predicted everywhere but not now. They have, alas, vanished. With all hope of the first full week of May bringing us proper May weather.   Tomorrow count on solid rain, and coolness.  With what now looks to be a chilly week ahead.  Drat!

Sunday, May 1, 2022-SW Michigan-Cloudy May 1 Morning

Sunday, May 1, 2022-SW Michigan-Cloudy May 1 Morning

Currently 50 with an average wind from the SW of 7 mph. Feels like 47 degrees. Dew Point 46, Barometer 29.73 & rising, Humidity 87%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:35 am, Sunset 8:43 pm.

Cloudy with a slight chance of a rain shower. High 58. SW winds 10-20 mph.

Cloudy overnight with a low around 46. SW winds 10-20 mph.

The month of May is starting out a bit slow, rather cloudy and not overly warm. However, it can only go up from here. Look for the best chance of a good solid rain coming on Tuesday – at least that’s the picture so far. Might not see them this week, but some 70 degree days coming next week. They’re worth waiting for and goodness knows we’ve done our fair share of waiting for warmth this time around. We’ll get there. Maybe a dab at a time, but hey…anything’s better than cold and snow.

Saturday, April 30, 2022-SW Michigan-Rain Coming Our Way Later Today

Saturday, April 30, 2022-SW Michigan-Rain Coming Our Way Later Today

Currently 49 with an average wind with an average wind from the E of 15 mph. Feels like 44 degrees. Dew Point 25, Barometer 30.06 & falling, Humidity 38%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:36 am, Sunset 8:42 pm.

Becoming windy. Cloudy skies with a 90% chance of rain. High 59 degrees. ESE winds 20-30 mph with higher gusts possible.

Expect some early wind with an 80% chance of more overnight rain. Low 51. ESE winds 20-30 mph with higher gusts possible.

Except for what looks to be a solid chance of rain coming our way on Tuesday, not a bad week on the way. 50-60 degree days. Don’t expect anything in the 70, but the week after? Seems to be on the way. All looking better all the time.

 

Friday, April 29, 2022-SW Michigan-Warming Up Nicely

Friday, April 29, 2022-SW Michigan-Warming Up Nicely

Currently 45 with an average wind from the E of 12 mph. Feels like 40 degrees. Dew Point 20, Barometer 30.28, Humidity 37%, Visibility 10 mi, Sunrise 6:38 am, Sunset 8:41 pm.

A mix of sun and clouds today with a high of 62. ESE winds 10-20 mph.

Partly cloudy becoming mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Low 41. ESE winds 10-15 mph.

Lovely mostly 60 degree days coming at us this week. And I don’t see any nights arriving where I have to turn on my heated bird bath. Nice to give it a rest now. Plus – it looks as if they’ve taken the rain out of Sunday. That’s terrific. Beginning to see tiny green leaves forming and when I see a clump of blooming Daffodils, my spirits take a huge leap. Could Spring finally be joining us? Let’s say yes.

Thursday, April 28, 2022-SW Michigan-Going To Warm Up A Bit

Thursday, April 28, 2022-SW Michigan-Going To Warm Up A Bit

Currently 39 with an average from the E of 11 mph. Feels like 32 degrees. Dew Point 25, Barometer 30.39, Humidity 56%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:39 am, Sunset 8:40 pm.

Sun and clouds mix. High 57. ESE winds 10-15 mph.

Partly cloudy early with give way to cloudy overnight clouds. Low 38 degrees. E winds 5-10 mph.

Maybe no massive warm up but warmer than lately. Should see a lot of 60 degree days coming up. We’ll take that. I’d just like to be able to turn off my overnight heated bird bath. That alone would be a step forward. Right now it looks like a rainy weekend coming up, but rain. Not snow. At this point even that much brings joy. Anyway, lots of blue sky showing up this morning. Might be cool, but it’s bright and cheery. Good enough.

Wednesday, April 27, 2022-SW Michigan-Another Cold Morning

Wednesday, April 27, 2022-SW Michigan-Another Cold Morning

Currently 31 with an average wind from the NW of 13 mph. Feels like 21 degrees. Dew Point 19, Barometer 30.35, Humidity 61%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:41 am, Sunset 8:38 pm.

Mostly cloudy morning becoming mostly sunny afternoon. High 47. NNW winds 10-20 mph.

Clear overnight skies. Low 28. NE winds 5-10 mph.

Hard to imagine I’m still turning on my heated birdbath overnight. If I don’t, there’s ice in it. Hopefully…and I keep saying that…this will be the last of the uncomfortable cold temperatures. Goodness knows we’ve seen enough of them. It’s almost the month of May. Look for a bit of a warm up. Not anything massive, but at least more comfortable than what we’ve been having to cope with.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022-SW Michigan-Mother Nature’s Being Mean

Tuesday, April 26, 2022-SW Michigan-Mother Nature’s Being Mean

Currently 38 with an average wind from the W of 10 mph. Feels like 31 degrees. Dew Point 34, Barometer 30.19, Humidity 87%, Visibility 8 mi., Sunrise 6:42 am, Sunset 8:37 pm.

Cloudy with a 70% chance of light rain. High near 40. W winds 10-20 mph.

A few overnight clouds. Low 27, NW winds 10-20 mph.

I’m suggesting we all take up a collection and send Mother Nature back to class so she can relearn what the Spring season is all about. Obviously she has forgotten. I’d rather think that than she’s simply being mean with this one. If I hear one more forecast with the word snow in it I shall likely scream. Nobody will hear me or care, but I’ll do it anyway. So…I’m going to be driving off to do errands this morning looking at the likelihood of little snowflakes in the air. Swell.

Don’t be looking for any 70 degree days in the week ahead but we should see plenty of days in the 60s. I guess that’s good. As good as it’s going to get anyway. Tomorrow morning we could tie a record that goes back to the 1920 with a low of around 27 degrees. And we’re heading into May. Can you even imagine any of this???

Monday, April 25, 2022, SW Michigan-Plenty Of Clouds Today

Monday, April 25, 2022, SW Michigan-Plenty Of Clouds Today

Currently 50 with an average wind from the SW 10 mph. Feels like 47 degrees. Dew Point 38, Barometer 29.95, Humidity 62%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:44 am, Sunset 8:36 pm.

Overcast. High 53. W winds 10-20 mph.

Partly cloudy becoming mostly cloudy. Low 36. W winds 10-20 mph.

Not much to say about today besides the fact that it isn’t as warm as Saturday was and it won’t be as chilly as tomorrow’s going to be. Tomorrow is a lost cause. Another 40 degree day that has no place in the month of April. And yet, there it will be. One site has rain…and dare I say it – a chance of a frozen mix? We’re going to totally ignore that one. One has some rain tomorrow. One has just clouds. Let’s go with the nothing but clouds, shall we? At any rate, today will merely be a slide down into whatever tomorrow brings. The only thing we know is it won’t be warm and sunny.