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Cathie Ursu wrote a new post on the site Mid Michigan Weather 7 years, 9 months ago
Today should be the last of this oppressive weather. A cold front will move through with more storms expected, then some decent weather will be a welcome relief. We should see highs only in the 70s for the re […]
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Cathie Ursu wrote a new post on the site Mid Michigan Weather 7 years, 10 months ago
Yesterday brought more heavy rain to the same areas that were affected by Tuesday’s storms. We sat out last night watching the lightning as it passed to our northwest. We did receive a little rain ov […]
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Hi Cathie! Great post. Hope you had a great labor day. I noticed in the title line for this post the last word says “Michigag” instead of “Michigan”. You might want to fix that up. Just noticed it going through all the posts the past few days. Thanks for keeping us up on the latest weather updates in the Durand MI area. Kevin
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Cathie Ursu wrote a new post on the site Mid Michigan Weather 7 years, 10 months ago
Yesterday was quite tranquil until late afternoon. We then began to see storms develop with even a tornado warning in the Jackson area. I haven’t heard of any damage or actual tornadoes however. We had a co […]
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Cathie Ursu commented on the post, Tornado, Straight Line Wind Damage Assessed In Northern Michigan, on the site 7 years, 10 months ago
I found out that the F2 tornado was just north east of West Branch. It wasn’t Lapeer.
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Cathie Ursu wrote a new post on the site Mid Michigan Weather 7 years, 10 months ago
Thousands are still without power in northern lower Michigan after severe storms moved through the state on Tuesday night. At least 4 tornadoes have been confirmed and much straight line wind damage in the […]
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Thanks for the great report Cathie. I dug up some more information on the 4 confirmed tornadoes from the Gaylord MI NWS website. I didn’t see an F2 tornado in this report – 2 F0 and 2 F1 tornadoes and they didn’t use Lapeer that I could see. But they mentioned the same counties you did. Perhaps the F2 tornado you reported from Lapeer was evaluated for strength under further review after this NWS report, found at the following NWS website:
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Hi again Cathie. I double checked the location of Lapeer and found it considerably south of the Gaylord MI forecast office area of responsibility (AOR). It showed up in Google Maps east of Flint and within the Detroit/Pontiac NWS forecast office AOR. So I went to their page and unfortunately they apparently did not go out to Lapeer that I could see and check out this tornado and issue a report like the Gaylord office did. The NWS office out of Detroit/Pontiac does have a limited storm report for August 28, and it is at this website:
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I found out that the F2 tornado was just north east of West Branch. It wasn’t Lapeer.
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Thanks Cathie. Makes more sense. I found West Branch on my Large Print Road Atlas. Looks like it is about 20-30 miles SE of Gaylord off of I-75. I just love travel and following routes with good maps. I was always the navigator on family trips while growing up.
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Cathie Ursu wrote a new post on the site Mid Michigan Weather 7 years, 10 months ago
Last night was very stormy in Michigan with many cleaning up the damage this morning. Fortunately, all we got was heavy rain and a lot of thunder. The central regions of the state seem to have the most d […]
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Cathie Ursu wrote a new post on the site Mid Michigan Weather 7 years, 10 months ago
Being outdoors today is very uncomfortable. If not for the breeze, it would be unbearable, at least for me. We have had mostly cloudy skies so far but no rain. We did receive 0.19 in yesterday morning in th […]
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Cathie Ursu wrote a new post on the site Mid Michigan Weather 7 years, 10 months ago
I woke to see a large rain cell on radar approaching my area and my first thought was to get the dogs out before it started raining. I’m glad that I did because it has been raining ever since; and it looks like […]
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Cathie Ursu commented on the post, A Welcome Cool Down For Mid Michigan, on the site 7 years, 10 months ago
I just use CUrsu and Pat is
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Cathie Ursu commented on the post, Weekly Wrap Up: July 23, 2018 #ARWX, on the site 7 years, 10 months ago
BTW, Kevin, I too would like to see more comments and participation in this group. It would be nice if we could see how many views our blogs have. Pat Murphy and I also post on “We Love Weather”, a group affiliated with the Weather Channel. You may want to check it out.
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Cathie Ursu commented on the post, Weekly Wrap Up: July 23, 2018 #ARWX, on the site 7 years, 10 months ago
Kevin, the picture is of the Durand railroad depot. Durand used to be the railroad hub of Michigan. Every train going through the state passed though Durand. It stood in total disarray until about 10 years ago when a group of city historians got together and raised money to restore it. It is now truly beautiful inside. It is still used as a…[Read more]
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Cathie Ursu wrote a new post on the site Mid Michigan Weather 7 years, 10 months ago
It feels so good out there this morning. It is breezy and it was wonderful sleeping weather last night. It seems good to have the AC turned off for a change. Temperatures will only reach the low to mid 70s tod […]
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Hi Cathie! Where is this house in your featured image? It almost looks like big lighthouse home. Really nice! I usually assume that the image posted is from the observer’s home or immediate surroundings and when it is not, I like to explain where the image is from. I have asked others on the blog this question and they usually respond with interesting comments. Unfortunately for me, I find that the lack of comments and discussion on the blog is quite disappointing. I post some really interesting material at times and I almost never get any response. I get some from Jeff Taylor but he is a friend from way back and we exchange a lot of emails back and forth apart from the blog. I have helped out Harry Hayfield in the recent past after he set up his weather station and we had quite a few exchanges on his posts and my replies. Disappointing that Josh, John M, and Leon Dabbs don’t post much at all these days. Josh is having medical problems with his lyme disease and Leon at last contact was having physical problems typing on his computer keyboard. I think John Markle is busy with the short work schedule he has in the Alaskan Interior (he does dredging and mining work on contract as I recall) He also doesn’t post much because he believes no one cares about the weather up there in Alaska. I reply after he posts just about every time because he usually posts great, interesting stuff about the local country and unique Alaskan weather patterns. I have a friend who lives high up in the WV mtns around 3500 feet and he has already seen his first color turn in some maples on the high slopes there. He usually sees them in late July or early August. I wish I could get him on here but he is just so dedicated to his homestead and official duties as a NWS cooperative observer, and many other weather/climate research projects at several unique frost-hollow spots that record very chilly temps, hitting freezing on occasion even during the summer months up there. Fascinating! Take care, have a great day!! Big 10 football will be here real soon, I am expecting an exciting season from my Badgers.
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Kevin, the picture is of the Durand railroad depot. Durand used to be the railroad hub of Michigan. Every train going through the state passed though Durand. It stood in total disarray until about 10 years ago when a group of city historians got together and raised money to restore it. It is now truly beautiful inside. It is still used as a stop for Amtrack.
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BTW, Kevin, I too would like to see more comments and participation in this group. It would be nice if we could see how many views our blogs have. Pat Murphy and I also post on “We Love Weather”, a group affiliated with the Weather Channel. You may want to check it out.
https://weloveweather.tv/community/-
Thanks Cathie about the update on the Durand Train Station. I have weather friends who are also train enthusiasts and they would find this of interest also. I am already a member of the “We love weather” group on the Weather Channel. I just sent them the following URL, but don’t see anything posted on it yet. Very interesting site from the top of Mauna Kea HI, the highest point in the state. Very interesting effects on the summit from hurricane Lane.. http://hokukea.soest.hawaii.edu/forecast/mko/
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One more thing -my name on “We Love Weather” site is walrus. You might be able to find something on me using my username. Thanks! Kevin
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I just use CUrsu and Pat is
Amazed Human
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Cathie Ursu wrote a new post on the site Mid Michigan Weather 7 years, 10 months ago
There was a trace of precip in my gauge this morning but I’m certain that it was from condensation, not rain. These past few days have been very uncomfortable with these high dew points, but at least the temps […]
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Cathie Ursu wrote a new post on the site Mid Michigan Weather 7 years, 10 months ago
Our Saturday morning is beginning with cloudy skies and very humid conditions. It should be a mostly sunny day once the clouds and fog have dissipated. There is a slight chance of a stray shower but not l […]
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Cathie Ursu wrote a new post on the site Mid Michigan Weather 7 years, 10 months ago
To say it is uncomfortable is an understatement. I sat outdoors with my dogs for a half hour and I felt damp. I checked the dew point and it was at 70°F at that time. I see that it has gone down a bit now […]
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Cathie Ursu wrote a new post on the site Mid Michigan Weather 7 years, 10 months ago
As anyone who reads my blog can tell. I’m really tired of these hot temperatures. I guess that I should be thankful that we haven’t had any severe weather this summer, and that the farmers have gotten enough r […]
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Cathie Ursu wrote a new post on the site Mid Michigan Weather 7 years, 10 months ago
Is it ever going to cool down this summer? Today will be another where our highs will be nearing the 90 degree mark. If I wanted weather this hot, I’d move down south.
Our 9:45 AM temperature is 73°F (2 […]
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Cathie Ursu wrote a new post on the site Mid Michigan Weather 7 years, 10 months ago
My morning job was trimming the bushes in front of the deck. When I started, the temperature was in the low 70s. By the time I finished, it was in the 80s. It was a messy job and much of the trimmings stuck to […]
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Cathie Ursu wrote a new post on the site Mid Michigan Weather 7 years, 10 months ago
Thunderstorms developed just to our northwest Saturday evening bringing us 0.07″ of rainfall. I watched it develop right over my area, then proceeded to move to the south southeast toward Detroit. We didn’t g […]
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Cathie Ursu wrote a new post on the site Mid Michigan Weather 7 years, 10 months ago
This morning is perfect as a summer morning goes. The sun is shining, temperatures are pleasant and just a slight chance of rain is in the forecast. Yesterday was also nice but a bit too warm for my lik […]
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