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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, Nov. 22, 2019-South West Michigan-Hopefully Less Wind Today

Friday, Nov. 22, 2019-South West Michigan-Hopefully Less Wind Today

Currently 31 with an average wind from the NW of 10 mph. Feels like 22 degrees. Dew Point 21, Humidity 66%, Barometer 30.12 & rising, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:43 am, Sunset 5:12 pm.

A cloudy morning should give way to a partly cloudy afternoon. High 35=6. WNW winds 10 -15 mph.

Mostly clear overnight skies. Low 21. SW winds 5 – 10 mph.

Yesterday was another blustery day that brought tons of more leaves into my tiny backyard area. It would be nice if they could lay where they are and not be shifted around anymore this year. And since we got rain yesterday along with the wind, it was all wet leaves I had to tackle this morning. Looking around, there are a lot more leaves littered along the back of this townhouse complex and since I’m the only one here who uses the little back yard for a little back yard, they all seem to end up down in my area where I have to deal with them. I guess that’s the price I pay for being able to sit and relax back there, feed the birds and squirrels and enjoy myself. But I really have had enough of leaf raking for the year. Really I have.

 

Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019-South West Michigan-Rain And Wind For Us

Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019-South West Michigan-Rain And Wind For Us

Currently 44 with an average wind from the S of 17 mph. Feels like 36 degrees. Dew Point 42, Humidity 93%, Barometer 29.80 & falling, Visibility 4 mi., Sunrise 7:41 am, Sunset 5:13 pm.

Windy. 100% chance of rain. Rainfall could be around 1/4″. High near 50. SSW winds 20 -30 mph with higher gusts possible.

Cloudy. Low near 30. WNW winds 15 – 25 mph. Higher gusts possible.

Okay. A dandy day to stay in and tend to indoor activities. Wet and windy out there this morning. And it’s going to remain that way right on through to tonight…and even then, the wind intends to hang around through the night. Again, all I can say is at least it isn’t snowing. So all’s well in my little corner of the world.

Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019-South West Michigan-Nothing But Clouds

Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019-South West Michigan-Nothing But Clouds

Currently 40 with an average wind from the SSW of 5 mph. Feels like 36. Dew Point 36, Humidity 86%, Barometer 30.19 & rising, Visibility 7 mi., Sunrise 7:40 am, Sunset 5:14 pm.

Overcast all day long. High 44. SW winds 5 -10 mph.

Cloudy overnight. Low 37. SSE winds 10 -15 mph.

Not much out there today but gray. At least no rain or snow, but most definitely no sunshine either.

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019-South West Michigan-Fog And Clouds Today

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019-South West Michigan-Fog And Clouds Today

Currently 38 with an average wind from the SSW of 3 mph. Feels like 35 degrees. Dew Point 35, Humidity 91%, Barometer 29.82 & rising, Visibility 1.5 mi., Sunrise 7:39 am, Sunset 5:14 pm.

Morning fog. Afternoon clouds. High 41. Light and variable winds.

Mostly cloudy overnight. Low 31. Light and variable winds.

As of now, rain has moved into the forecast for Thursday but with temperatures expected to be up in the 40s, no worries. At least it won’t be snow or ice in that case. Rain we can deal with. Easily. Today we’re merely dealing with a foggy morning and a cloudy afternoon. Nothing special. Or interesting.

Monday, Nov. 18, 2019-South West Michigan-Week Of Clouds, Not Much Precip On Tap

Monday, Nov. 18, 2019-South West Michigan-Week Of Clouds, Not Much Precip On Tap

Currently 34 with an average wind from the SSE of 1 mph. Feels like 34 degrees. Dew Point 30, Humidity 85%, Barometer 29.82, Visibility 8 mi., Sunrise 7:38 am, Sunset 5:15 pm.

Cloud and sun mix for today. High 43. Light and variable winds.

Cloudy overnight skies. Low 32. Light and variable winds.

Woke to discover most of the precipitation previously thought to visit us this week has mostly vanished. For now. About mid-week there might be a bit of rain, but this seems to be a nicely mild week on tap. For now.

Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019-South West Michigan-Some Clouds To Lots Of Clouds Today

Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019-South West Michigan-Some Clouds To Lots Of Clouds Today

Currently 34 with an average wind from the SSE of 4 mph. Feels like 30 degrees. Dew Point 22, Humidity 60%, Barometer 30.08 & falling, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:36 am, Sunset 5:16 pm.

Partly to mostly cloudy today. High 39. Light and variable winds.

Cloudy with a few snow flurries possible. Low 31. Light and variable winds.

Today is a winner by November standards. It’s not snowing, no cold wind blowing, nothing much happening. That’s a good thing. If we can’t have a day with all sunshine, which we’d all appreciate, at least a day that is bland and uneventful is the next best. That would be today. Good enough.

Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019-South West Michigan-Sunny And Chilly

Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019-South West Michigan-Sunny And Chilly

Currently 28 with an average wind from the E of 10 mph. Feels like 19 degrees. Dew Point 19, Humidity 69%, Barometer 30.51 & falling, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:35 am, Sunset 5:17 pm.

Mostly sunny today with a high around 34 degrees. ESE winds 10 -15 mph.

Partly cloudy tonight with a low of 21. ESE winds 5 – 10 mph.

The cold doesn’t feel nearly as bad with the sun is shining. And it’s doing its best to shine through a thin layer of clouds. Hopefully these will clear out eventually, but in the meantime, there’s enough sunshine working its way through to make it seem okay. So far there is still no precipitation on tap until about next Thursday.  I’m okay with that, too. If the sun peeks through once in awhile with no snow, good enough.

Friday, Nov. 15, 2019-South West Michigan-Might See A Peek Of Sun Today

Friday, Nov. 15, 2019-South West Michigan-Might See A Peek Of Sun Today

Currently 32 with an average wind from the W of 8 mph. Feels like 25 degrees. Dew Point 27, Humidity 80%, Barometer 30.28 & rising, Visibility 8 mi., Sunrise 7:34 am, Sunset 5:18 pm.

Cloudy morning will become a partly cloudy afternoon. High 38. WNW winds 10 -15 mph.

Mostly clear skies overnight. Low 20. ENE winds 5 – 10 mph.

Completely gray overcast sky out there this morning. Hard to believe any of it will part enough to allow a bit of sunshine to break through. It will be nice if it happens, but not a hint that it will so far. At least it isn’t raining or snowing today – not so far, anyway. Actually, if things stay the way they are – and that’s a great big if ’cause it rarely does – we won’t be getting any more precip until about next Tuesday. That will be grand. We’ll see how it goes.

Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019-South West Michigan-Possible Freezing Drizzle Today

Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019-South West Michigan-Possible Freezing Drizzle Today

Currently 28 with an average wind from the WSW of 5 mph making it feel like 22 degrees. Dew Point 24, Humidity 85%,  Barometer 30.19, Visibility 6 mi., Sunrise 7:31 am, Sunset 5:19 pm.

Generally cloudy with a chance of a few flurries, snow showers or freezing drizzle possible. High 32. W winds 5 -10 mph.

Partly cloudy with a low of 29. WSW winds 10 – 15 mph.

Rather a gloomy little day going on out there. Chilly but no rain or snow coming down, so I guess that’s a plus. Just read the ‘official’ forecast for our winter that now says from sometime in December until ‘well into spring’ things are going to be mighty ugly for us. Snow, cold…not one single thing that’s appealing. The well into spring thing is what’s getting to me the worst. Bad enough to have a miserable winter but having it hang around into the next – my favorite – season is unconscionable. Mother Nature seems dead set on outdoing herself once again. Dang!

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019-South West Michigan-Cold As Heck Out There

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019-South West Michigan-Cold As Heck Out There

Currently 16 with an average wind from the S of 11 mph. Feels like 3 degrees. Dew Point 5, Humidity 61%, Barometer 30.33 & falling, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:31 am, Sunset 5:19 pm.

Mostly cloudy with a high of 24. S winds 10 -20 mph.

Cloudy with a 60% chance of overnight snow. Low 21. SSW winds 10 -15 mph.

Not much to say that’s good about this morning. It’s cold. Way too cold for this time of year. It isn’t really even winter yet, but it definitely is winter outside. Going to be a long, ugly season coming at us.