Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Foggy, Stormy...

SEVERE WEATHER:  It looks like the Spring pattern for strong to severe weather is settling into the Midwest, and South Central Michigan is part of it.  We are under the gun for storms the next three days according to the Storm Prediction Center, with a "slight" risk each day.  Here's the maps.  Each one is valid at 8AM as always.  



We'll have a fairly active and stormy pattern the next few days I think.  Take a look at that "moderate" risk out in Iowa and Nebraska for today - the chasers are already converging on that spot.  We already have a line of strong thunderstorms coming on shore from Lake Michigan now. Fortunately there are no severe watches with those, and this is a linear system.  Out front, strong thunderstorms that will dump a a lot of rain, blow hard on you, and maybe have some hail.. Behind that in the rain cooled air, just showers.


RAIN:  We'll see plenty of that as well.  In fact, a line of strong thunderstorms is making it's way on shore right now from Lake Michigan, and they are bringing some good rain along with them.  Here's what the National Weather Service thinks regarding total rain for the next 5 days.


I will forego the temperature discussion today due to work commitments, and go straight to the local forecast for Jackson County, but here's a look at the satellite image right now.  Strong stuff off to the north of us.  Based on the way things are shaping up now, we should see at least a taste of it later.




Forecast goes like this:


For today, mostly cloudy with a few peeks of sunshine, chance of scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms, any that fire could be strong or severe, high of 80, winds SW increasing 10-20 MPH.


Tonight:  mainly cloudy skies with a couple of breaks for stars, chance of scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms, low of 60, winds SW 10-20 MPH.


Thursday, partly to mostly cloudy, chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, high of 84, winds SW 10-20 MPH.


Thursday night, mainly cloudy skies, maybe a chance or two to see the moon, scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are possible, low of 62, winds SW 7-15 MPH.


Friday, cloudy skies, chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms high 82.


Saturday, clouds still persist, much cooler, high of 70, chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.


Sunday, clearing, cooler, high of 65.


Monday, partly sunny skies, warming a bit, high of 67.


Tuesday, partly cloudy, cool, high of 65.


That's a look at your forecast for today, have a great day!  Blessings.

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