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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.
Tuesday, Nov. 17-SW Michigan-Chillier Today Should Warm Up A Bit

Tuesday, Nov. 17-SW Michigan-Chillier Today Should Warm Up A Bit

Currently 32 with an average wind from the W of 6 mph. Feels like 32 degrees. Dew Point 21, Barometer 30.34, Humidity 64%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:38 am, Sunset 5:16 pm.

Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of snow showers until midday. High in the upper 30s. NW winds 10 -15 mph with gusts to 25.

Partly cloudy. Low in the mid 20s. NW winds 5- 10 mph with gusts to around 20 in the evening becoming light.

Very nippy today and going to be even more so tonight. It should warm up a bit the rest of the week, but this is a taste of what’s to come. Snow seems to be flying in the upper part of Michigan. Lake effect snow. Won’t stick, but a bit of a hint of winter’s woes.

Monday, Nov. 16, 2020-SW Michigan-Sunny Morning, Rain/Snow Showers Later

Monday, Nov. 16, 2020-SW Michigan-Sunny Morning, Rain/Snow Showers Later

Currently 35 with an average wind from the WNW of 9 mph. Feels like 27 degrees. Dew Point 28, Barometer 30.01, Humidity 73%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:36 am, Sunset 5:16 pm.

Mostly sunny morning becoming mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. High in the lower 40s. W winds 10 -15 mph with gusts to 35.

Mostly cloudy in a 50% chance of rain/snow showers in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy overnight. Low around 30. NW winds 10 -15 mph.

It’s a good morning. A bit chilly but bright and sunny. Not sounding like later today or overnight we’ll see such delightful weather. The rest of the week sounds okay but we’re facing yet another wet weekend time the next one rolls around. Getting to be a pattern. Not a particularly pleasant one, but it’s what seems to be dealt to us.

Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020-SW Michigan-An Ugly Day Out There

Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020-SW Michigan-An Ugly Day Out There

Currently 45 with an average wind from the WSW of 7 mph. Feels like 38 degrees. Dew Point 43, Barometer 29.28, Humidity 91%, Visibility 8 mi., Sunrise 7:35 am, Sunset 5:17 pm.

High Wind Warning in effect until 10:00 pm. Winds gusting to 60 mph possible.

Windy with a 90% chance of rain, thunderstorms, possibly mixed with snow showers. High in the lower 50s. SW winds 15-25 mph with gusts to 45 becoming W 25-30 with gusts to 60 mph.

Windy tonight with a 50% chance of rain/snow showers. Mostly cloudy becoming partly cloudy. Low in the lower 30s. W winds 15-25 with gusts to 35.

It’s simply miserable out there today. Windy, a cold rain blowing around. Not looking to improve during this day at all. A find and dandy day to be inside looking out and hoping the wind doesn’t increase to what they’re predicting. Power outages will be a very real issue for many if it does. It’s be terrific when this day and night have past and we can get on with some more favorable weather. Looking for some sunshine to show up starting tomorrow – until what looks like another rainy weekend in view next time around. Maybe that will change by the time next Saturday/Sunday rolls around.

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020-SW Michigan-Sunny Morning, Rainy Afternoon

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020-SW Michigan-Sunny Morning, Rainy Afternoon

Currently 33 with an average wind from the S of 3 mph. Feels like 33 degrees. Dew Point 28, Barometer 30.12, Humidity 80%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:34 am, Sunset 5:18 pm.

There is a High Wind Advisory in effect from 1 am to 7 pm on Sunday. SW winds 20-30 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

Sunny with a 50% chance of afternoon rain showers. High in the upper 40s. SE winds 5 – 15 mph with gusts to 25.

100% chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Low in the upper 30s. S winds 15 – 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

It’s a bright sunny morning, a little on the crisp side, but the weather seems to be destined to change this afternoon. There was ice in the birdbath this morning, I failed to haul out the winter version yesterday.  I might hold off until Tuesday now because that seems to be the next night the temperature is going to dip below freezing. In the meantime, plenty of wind with the danger of power outages tomorrow. Not a pleasant thought. One we will have to experience to find out.

Friday, Nov. 13, 2020-SW Michigan-Gloomy Morning, Perhaps Brighter Afternoon

Friday, Nov. 13, 2020-SW Michigan-Gloomy Morning, Perhaps Brighter Afternoon

Currently 36 with an average wind from the SW of 4 mph. Currently 33 degrees. Dew Point 33, Barometer 30.06, Humidity 86%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:33 am, Sunset 5:19pm.

Cloudy with a 30% chance of rain possible mixed with snow showers until about midday becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. High around 42. W winds 10 -15 mph.

Mostly clear overnight with a low in the mid 20s. W winds 5 -10 becoming S.

Going to be downright cold tonight. Freezing birdbath for sure. I guess this afternoon might be a good time to haul out the heated winter version. This morning is bleak, nothing but gray skies, a background for mostly back skeletal tree limbs with the occasional burst of rusty brown of remaining leaves to give any contrast. It’s beginning to be a wintry landscape. Basically dreariness until Spring.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020-SW Michigan-Bright And Cool Day In Store

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020-SW Michigan-Bright And Cool Day In Store

Currently 42 with an average wind from the SSW of 2 mph .Feels like 42 degrees. Dew Point 36, Barometer 30.16, Humidity 79%, Visibility 1.5 mi., Sunrise 7:31 am, Sunset 5:20 pm.

Mostly sunny. High in the lower 50s. S winds 5 -10 mph.

Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of rain showers possibly mixed with snow showers overnight. Low in the mid 30s. S winds 5 mph becoming SW with gusts to around 20.

Today we’ll get plenty of sunshine, maybe tomorrow, but the weekend sounds like a couple of rainy days. Our temperatures will be steady with no more 70s or 60s. It appears the 50 degree range -when we’re lucky enough to be there – will be our highs from now on. And that will gradually lower. Unfortunately.

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020-SW Michigan-Farewell To 70 Degree Days

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020-SW Michigan-Farewell To 70 Degree Days

Currently 39 with an average wind from the W of 6 mph. Feels like 35 degrees. Dew Point 32, Barometer 29.97, Humidity 74%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:30 am, Sunset 5:21 pm.

Mostly cloudy with a high in the mid 40s. W winds 10 -15 mph with gusts to 25.

Mostly cloudy. Low in the lower 30s. SW winds 5- 10 mph becoming light.

Last night we were treated to a harsh, strong rain storm with high winds that successfully blew away all of our 70 degree days. We are left with a chilly, damp day with plenty of them ahead of us. Maybe some sunshine, but no more warmth. Not for a long time. It was nice while it lasted though.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020-SW Michigan-One More 70 Degree Day For Us

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020-SW Michigan-One More 70 Degree Day For Us

Currently 70 with an average wind from the SW of 6 mph. Feels like 70 degrees. Dew Point 60, Barometer 29.84, Humidity 69%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:29 am, Sunset 5:22 pm.

Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. High in the lower 70s. SW winds 10 -20 mph.

Windy with a 100% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening becoming cloudy later. Low around 40. SW winds 20-30 mph with higher gusts possible.

OK, we got a bonus 70 degree day today. Can’t get too excited about it because it’s leading us into a stormy evening that could possibly get severe. This will drop our temperatures back down into what is more normal for a Michigan November. Goodness knows this past week hasn’t even been close. Warm and wonderful. And much appreciated. I doubt very much if the weather later on this evening is going to be all that much appreciated.

Monday, Nov. 9, 2020-SW Michigan- Could Be Last 70 Degree Day Until Spring

Monday, Nov. 9, 2020-SW Michigan- Could Be Last 70 Degree Day Until Spring

Currently 72 with an average wind from the WSW of 5 mph. Feels like 72 degrees. Dew Point 54, Barometer 30.11, Humidity 53%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7;27 am, Sunset 5;23 pm.

Mostly sunny with a high in the mid 70s. S winds 10 -15 mph with gusts to 25.

Partly cloudy in the evening becoming mostly cloudy. Low in the lower 60s. S winds 10 -15 mph with gusts to 25.

Can’t believe this amazing weather. Probably will reach a record temperature today. And for almost certain sure it will be our last 70 degree day until the winter that’s taking aim at us departs…a long, long time from now. But today? This is fantastic. I’m finding flies, spiders, little bugs that I only find coming out and have to do battle with in the spring. Even the creatures here about are confused by this weather. Strange and very much appreciated I can tell you that.

Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020-SW Michigan-Crazy Warm Weather Continues

Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020-SW Michigan-Crazy Warm Weather Continues

Currently 61 with an average wind from the S of 3 mph. Feels like 61 degrees. Dew Point 47, Barometer 30.25, Humidity 61%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7;27 am, Sunset 5:25 pm.

Mostly sunny early then a few afternoon clouds. Near record high of 72. S winds 10 -15 mph.

Partly cloudy with a low around 57. SE winds 5 -10 mph.

This is definitely unusual November weather and it will stay with us through tomorrow. Wish I could say right on through winter, but that’s wishful thinking to the nth degree. For now, today and tomorrow, we are looking a close to record November temperatures. Much appreciated, especially this morning looking at the blizzard warning far out in the West. We know, full well, this is coming to our region sooner or later – but later, much later, would be wonderful.