Murphy's Weather

Currently 34 with an average wind from the WSW of 4 mph. Feels like 31 degrees. Dew Point 34, Barometer 29.94, Humidity 100%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:35 am, Sunset 8:01 pm.

Mostly cloudy with about 30% chance of rain until about midday then becoming mostly sunny. High in the upper 40s. W winds 5 – 15 mph with gusts to 25.

Partly cloudy with a low in the lower 30s. W winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

Much cooler this morning and we did get about a half an inch of rain last night. But I didn’t hear any thunder, see any lightening. Just rain. To the south, however, it was yet another time of terror with tornado destruction everywhere. To think this is only the end of March, this is not a good indication of how much trouble the tornado season is going to bring this year. I hope I’m wrong, but things don’t look good right now. We are so fortunate here in SW Michigan. Do we get an occasional tornado? Yes, we do. But personally, I can’t remember much damage from tornadoes on any major scale in a very long time. My prayers are with all of those in the south dealing with the destruction.

I think the thing that I worry the most about is the almost complete lack of basements for the people in the south to seek safety. Why? I guess I understand that in a state like Florida which is basically built on a swamp and the ground is technically saturated making basements rather iffy. But along Tornado Alley??? Really? I’m pretty sure if I lived there I would long ago had some sort of storm shelter built I could drop in to and escape being blown away by a tornado. Seeking safety in a bathtub might or might not work, but it certainly isn’t optimal. So why not invest a bit in a small underground shelter? I don’t know. I don’t understand it, but then I’m a do it ahead sort of person and I would plan on future emergencies if it meant my life or the life of my loved ones. Hey…it’s just me.

Currently 44 with an average wind from the SSW of 3 mph. Feels like 44 degrees. Dew Point 40, Barometer 29.95, Humidity 86%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:37 am, Sunset 8:00 pm.

Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of some rain. High in the mid 50s. W winds 10 mph becoming NE with gusts to 20.

100% chance of overnight rain. Some snow could mix in. Low in the mid 30s. NE winds 15-20 mph becoming N 15-25 with gusts to 35.

Well yesterday was ridiculous windy. I watched mighty big trees doing some serious bending and swaying. That wind seems to have blown the comfortable temperatures out of our picture from the time being. We are expecting more wind today/tonight. The rain we’ve been hoping to get hasn’t really happened lately but tonight we might get some. Of course then Mother Nature has to toss in the possibility of some snow mixing in. An ugly thought.

The south looks to be facing yet another day of strong storm/tornado possibilities. Weather system set-ups don’t look promising for that to vanish without damage. Hopeful everyone can stay safe.

Currently 54 with an average wind from the S of 14 mph. Feels like 54 degrees. Dew Point 53, Barometer 29.7, Humidity 98%, Visibility 8 mi., Sunrise 7:38 am, Sunset 7:59 pm.

70% chance of rain showers today. High in the upper 60s. SW winds 10-20 with gusts to 25 increasing to 35 in the afternoon.

20% chance of overnight rain. Low in the lower 40s. SW winds 15-20 mph.

When I checked the thermometer yesterday in my little backyard it said 73 degrees. Now that’s mighty nice for March. And we did get a bit of rain last night, hopefully we’ll get more today. We might end up with some chilly nights yet, maybe slipping low enough to freeze the water in the birdbath, but they won’t be dreadful cold nor will the last. It seriously looks as if March is coming in like a lamb and going right on out like a lamb. Wonderful!

Currently 55 with an average wind from the E of 1 mph. Feels like 55 degrees. Dew Point 40, Barometer 30.02, Humidity 58%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:40 am, Sunset 7:58 pm.

Mostly cloudy with a high in the lower 70s. SE winds 5 – 15 mph.

70% chance of overnight rain. Low in the mid 50s. SE winds 10-15 pm.

Looks a lot like rain this morning. Not officially listed until tonight, but maybe we’ll get some precipitation today. At least tonight. We sure do need it. There’s a nice chance over the next three or four days. Surely this patch won’t completely elude us like so many weather systems have on a regular basis. I’m going to keep my umbrella handy with high hopes of needing it. It does seem as if, with two systems set to move through, one or the other – or both – will be dropping rain on us. What we don’t need or want would be any snow showers trying to mix in. Let’s hope for just some good soaking rains to freshen up the scene.

Currently 55 with an average wind from the SSE of 4 mph. Feels like 55 degrees. Dew Point 27, Barometer 30.13, Humidity 34%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:42 am, Sunset 7:56 pm.

Mostly sunny with a high in the upper 60s. SW winds 10-20 mph.

Partly cloudy with a low in the mid 40s. Light winds becoming SE 5 – 10 mph.

Just a marvelous morning. Brilliant blue above with a bit of a breeze. Never know for sure how it will go, but today seems to be followed by the possibility of 4 days each with a 50% chance of rain. If any of that comes around, it will be perfect. Love the sunshine, need the rain.

A sure and welcome sign of Spring is the frogs are out. That is one of the most wonderful songs nature has to sing for us each Spring. Absolutely love it.

Currently 49 with an average wind from the SE of 4 mph. Feels like 49 degrees. Dew Point 25, Barometer 30.39, Humidity 39%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:94 am, Sunset 7:55 pm.

Sunny with a high in the mid 60s. S winds 5 – 15 mph with gusts to 25.

Partly cloudy  overnight skies with a low in the lower 40s. S winds 5-10 mph with gusts to 20.

Can you believe it, the next couple of days could bring us temperatures in the upper 60s? Phenomenal. And the best case scenario would be those followed by a couple of rainy days. Those might be a tad iffy, but we can hope. I simply can’t help mentioning how wonderful this month of March is. It just is. Isn’t the usual month of March where we can be out raking up leaves and tidying up yards like we are this time around. Gotta love it. I do, anyway.

Currently 39 with an average wind from the S of 1 mph. Feels like 39 degrees. Dew point 21, Barometer 30.56, Humidity 48%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:46 am, Sunset 7:54 pm.

Sunny with a high in the upper 50s. S winds 5 -10 mph.

Clear overnight with a low in the mid 30s. S winds 10 mph.

A glorious first day of Spring in SW Michigan. Fifty degree day with sunshine? Oh yeah…we’ll take it and be grateful for it. Tomorrow sounds as promising and maybe even Monday. Even warmer. Imagine that. March is being so kind and gentle this time around. I’m hoping that the rain mentioned for Tuesday and a few days following that does put in an appearance. We really could use some rain. I reckon we’ll find out in a few days. In the meantime, enjoy the heck out of Spring starting out on such a positive note.

Currently 31 with an average wind from the NE of 8 mph. Feels like 24 mph. Dew Point 19, Barometer 30.51, Humidity 61%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:47 am, Sunset 7:53 pm.

Sunny with a high in the upper  40s. NE winds 10-15 mph becoming E in the afternoon.

Clear overnight skies. Low in the upper 20s. Light winds.

We can look forward to 3 or 4 nice days ahead of us and then looks as if we might be facing a rainy week ahead. Somewhere from Tuesday on, look for rain. We can use it to freshen things up, help things green up. And tomorrow is the first day of Spring, so…

Starting to see that faint green tinge on the top of some trees. Weeping Willows are good ones to start looking at this time of year. Encouragement that our multi green shades of summer are on the way. Glorious!

Currently 35 with an average wind from the ENE of 14 mph. Feels like 24 degrees. Dew Point 31, Barometer 29.97, Humidity 85%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:49 am, Sunset 7:52 pm.

Windy. Mostly cloudy with a chance of becoming partly sunny this afternoon. High in the mid 40s. NE winds 15- 25 mph with gusts to around 45.

Partly cloudy overnight with a low in the mid 20s. NE winds 10-20 mph with gusts to 30.

We have a wind advisory until 8 tonight and yup…it’s windy. Looking at the sky it’s difficult to imagine this clearing up and giving us a chance of any sun showing through this afternoon, but there is always hope. Seeing more 60 degree days showing up in our future. That’s so encouraging. This March is being kind so far and doesn’t seem as if it’s tending to become anything less as it continues. Mid stream so far and so far, so good. At least here. Most certainly not as kind and calm in other places, but then again…we don’t live in other places, so right here, right now, is just fine and dandy.

Currently 34 with a calm wind from the ENE. Feels like 34 degrees. Dew Point 33, Barometer 30.08, Humidity 94%, Visibility 6 mi., Sunrise 7:51 am, Sunset 7:50 pm.

Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy today. High in the upper 40s. Light winds becoming N 5 -15 mph.

50% chance of overnight rain possibly mixed with some snow showers. Low in the mid 30s. NE winds 5 -15 mph with gusts to 30.

We’ve already come the the point where our day is almost equal from morning to night. 7:51 am to 7:50 pm. Seasonal change of numbers. Soon we’ll have more daylight hours than darkness. Love that but it seems like it rushes to fast to where it turns that corner and heads off in the other direction. So fast. Too fast. In the meantime, going to enjoy as much daylight – hopefully sunlight – as possible.

Not a pleasant weather day today but watching the very real chance of tornado damage setting its sights on the south today, we’ll take our chilly, cloudy day. Hoping for the best for all of those seemingly in line for some violent weather today through tomorrow morning. Not looking good.