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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.
Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021-SW Michigan-Hot And Humid Continues

Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021-SW Michigan-Hot And Humid Continues

Currently 77 with an average wind from the E of 4 mph. Feels like 78 degrees. Dew Point 71, Barometer 30.14, Humidity 87%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:01 am, Sunset 8:29 pm.

Mostly sunny with a 30% chance of an isolated thunderstorm cropping up. High 90 with a heat index of 96-101. Light and variable winds.

Partly cloudy with a 63% chance of thunderstorms. Low 70. Light and variable winds.

This oppressive heat is going to stick with us for awhile. Tomorrow may be a few degrees cooler, but it will ramp right back up for Saturday and Sunday. Not exactly weather for doing much of anything outside. Stay inside, hopefully in some A/C. Stay hydrated. Think winter. That part may not helpful, but might be worth a try. In the meantime, we’re right smack in the middle of some hot/humid summer weather with no way out for the time being.

Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021-SW Michigan-Heat Advisory In Effect Today

Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021-SW Michigan-Heat Advisory In Effect Today

Currently 72 with an average wind from the SE of 1 mph. Feels like 72 degrees. Dew Point 71, Barometer 30.02, Humidity 96%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:00 am, Sunset 8:31 pm.

Sun and clouds mix today with a 40% chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm cropping up. High 91 with a heat index of 97-102 degrees. SW winds 5 – 10 mph.

Partly cloudy overnight with a 30% chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm. Low 70. Light winds.

Last night brought plenty of thunder and I found it amazing that there was almost an inch of rain in my rain gauge this morning. Sure did need that rain. Today is going to be beastly so I hope everyone pays attention to keeping hydrated and as cool as possible. Going to be hot for awhile yet with this weekend looking miserable.

The pictures and reports coming from Tennessee continue to be horrible. None of that could be expected or prepared for. They are looking right now at if that ends up being a record rainfall for the state. It’s truly heartbreaking. I can’t even imagine all that pain. Damage. Death. It’s going to be such a long time for them to get beyond this…if, for some of them, ever.

Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021-SW Michigan-Hot, Humid Week Ahead

Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021-SW Michigan-Hot, Humid Week Ahead

Currently 77 with an average wind from the SW of 2 mph. Feels like 79 degrees. Dew Point 70, Barometer 29.88, Humidity 84%, Visibility 10 mi, Sunrise 6:59 am, Sunset 8:32 pm.

Morning mix of sun and clouds, afternoon mostly cloudy with a 15% chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm. High 91. SW winds 5 -10 mph.

Partly cloudy with a 24% chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm.  Low 74 degrees. SSW winds 5 -10 mph.

Right now it’s looking like a week of high temperatures and with some small chances for rain/storms showing up. In fact, there is a slight risk of  Severe Storms cropping up today until tomorrow morning. I imagine with the precipitation chances and high temperatures this week, that risk will likely pop up again. Just keep cool, keep an eye on the sky and pay attention.

Monday, Aug. 23, 2021-SW Michigan-Beginning Of A Warm Week

Monday, Aug. 23, 2021-SW Michigan-Beginning Of A Warm Week

Currently 73 with an average wind from the W of 6 mph. Feels like 73 degrees. Dew Point 64, Barometer 29.88, Humidity 80%, Visibility 10 mi.,Sunrise 6:58 am, Sunset 8:34 pm.

Mix of sun and clouds. High 85. W winds 5 – 10 mph.

Partly cloudy overnight with a 60% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 68 degrees. SSW winds 5 – 10 mph.

Most of the weather stations are reporting the probability of some warm temperatures this coming week. A few chances of rain and thunderstorms which may or may not appear but I think we can count on the heat.

Heartbreaking watching the films of the flooding in Tennessee. Too many people died, too much destruction. Things like this are merciless and tragic. So very fortunate here in SW Michigan that we’ve been able to escape so many of these horrendous weather events. Prayers for those not so lucky. I guess I’ll take out non-dramatic weather patterns and be grateful for them all.

Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021-SW Michigan-Warm And Humid

Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021-SW Michigan-Warm And Humid

Currently 79 with an average wind from the NE of 4 mph. Feels like 82 degrees. Dew Point 71, Barometer 29.96, Humidity 82%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:57 am, Sunset 8:35 pm.

Partly cloudy to cloudy morning skies with a 15 % chance of a stray afternoon shower or thunderstorm. High 85. N winds 5 -10 mph.

Mostly clear overnight skies. Low 59. Light and variable winds.

Should warm up a bit tomorrow with Tuesday and Wednesday, as of right now, determined to be scorchers with a slight chance of rain. So…be prepared for a couple of pretty uncomfortable days mid week. Thursday, still warm, but not quite as bad as Tuesday/Wednesday. More or less a typical Summer week. Warm, hot, maybe some rain…we have a variety coming, but all of the Summer assortment.

Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021-SW Michigan-A Hot One Today

Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021-SW Michigan-A Hot One Today

Currently 77 with an average wind from the S of 6 mph. Feels like 79 degrees. Dew Point 69, Barometer 29.88, Humidity 79%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:56 am, Sunset 8:37 pm.

Mostly sunny with a few clouds. There is a 20% chance of a shower or thunderstorm. High 89. SW winds 5 -10 mph.

Mostly cloudy evening will become partly cloudy with a 20% chance of a shower or thunderstorm possible. Low 69 degrees. W winds 5 – 10 mph.

It will be hot and humid today, nudging or hitting 90 probably, with a very small chance of rain late or overnight. There is that very small chance of rain almost every day coming up this week. Nothing definite, but it opportunity is out there.

Friday, Aug. 20, 2021-SW Michigan-Gonna Be A Hot One

Friday, Aug. 20, 2021-SW Michigan-Gonna Be A Hot One

Currently 73 with an average wind from the E of 1 mph. Feels like 73 degrees. Dew Point 69, Barometer 29.99, Humidity 87%, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 6:55 am, Sunset 8:39 pm.

Areas of patchy morning fog. Sunshine and a high of 89 degrees today. Light and variable winds.

Mostly clear overnight with a low of 67 degrees. Light and variable winds.

We are definitely in a warm spell here in SW Michigan. Today will be hot, tomorrow will be even more so. Keep cool, keep hydrated and keep thinking this isn’t going to be lasting forever, so we can get through it to cooler weather.

Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021-SW Michigan-Hot And Humid Today

Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021-SW Michigan-Hot And Humid Today

Currently 71 with an average wind from the SW of 1 mph. Feels like 73 degrees. Dew Point 69, Barometer 30.1, Humidity 83%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:54 am, Sunset 8:40 pm.

Sunny to partly cloudy today with a high of 87. Light and variable winds.

Clear overnight skies with a low of 63 degrees. Light and variable winds.

Several hot and humid days coming our way with the only relief coming – maybe – with some Saturday night rain. And even if the rain comes our way overnight Saturday it will only drop the temperatures to the lower rather than the upper 80s. So we’re in for a warm spell. Regular August summer weather.

Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021-SW Michigan- Some Hot Days Coming Soon

Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021-SW Michigan- Some Hot Days Coming Soon

Currently 77 with an average wind from the N of 1 mph. Feels like 73 degrees. Dew Point 69, Barometer 30.1, Humidity 84%, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 6:93 am, Sunset 8:42 pm.

Clouds and some morning clouds will becoming a mostly cloudy afternoon. Some patchy morning fog is possible. There is a 20% chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm. High near 85. Light and variable winds.

Cloudy skies will becoming mostly clear overnight. Areas of patchy fog possible. Low 64 with light and variable winds.

Today should be warm but not overly so. The next two or three days however will be ramping it up a bit. Might even be close to 90 on Saturday. We’ll see how it goes as far as how high the temperature rises, but one thing we do know is it will be summery.

Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021-SW Michigan-Mostly Sunshine Today

Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021-SW Michigan-Mostly Sunshine Today

Currently 71 with an average wind from the SE of 3 mph. Feels like 71 degrees. Dew Point 65, Barometer 30.07, Humidity 85%, Visibility 5 mi., Sunrise 6:52 am, Sunset 8:43 pm.

A mix of sun and clouds but probably more sunshine. Early patchy fog. High 84. Light and variable winds.

Partly cloudy overnight. Low 67. Light and variable winds.

Today seems to be a day coming at us without the possibility of any rain. The rest of the week appears to carry at least a small chance for some rain. Maybe the greatest chance coming about Saturday afternoon/evening. The remnants of Tropical Storm Fred seem to have scattered to the east pretty much skipping sending any of it this far north. Okay by all of us. Pleasant summer weather is more our choice. Seems like we should be getting that for the most part this week.