Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Quick Look...

Good Afternoon!

Plenty of clear skies outside at this hour, but man it's chilly!  Upper 40's and low to mid 50's dominate the readings in the area.  We'll see some changes working through as we get closer to the weekend, with some showers and thunder possible on Friday.  Let's have a closer look!

CHANGES? YEP:  Our abundant sunshine will be replaced with clouds as we get closer to Friday.  Our next weather maker is currently sitting out in the Plains, but it will put it into gear and start moving closer to our area tomorrow.  Clouds will filter in during the afternoon and evening, and by daybreak Friday, I expect some showers and thunder.  We'll keep that around until Friday evening, then cooler with the clear skies that will work into the state behind it.  In fact, after Friday, you can expect a below normal temperature stretch of weather, with readings in Jackson down in the mid 50's.  Average this time of year is right around 63 degrees.

SEVERE WEATHER:  None expected in Michigan the next three days, but the Storm Prediction Center is sounding the alarm in Tornado Alley and Dixie Alley for the weekend.  On Saturday and Sunday, SPC is forecasting severe weather from Texas up into Nebraska, and the whole system moves east from that point.  Here'a a look at the SPC risk map for Day 4 and beyond:


If you have friends/relatives in that part of the world, tell them to stay weather aware this weekend!!!

LOOKING AHEAD:  Cool and dry for the weekend, clouds increase on Monday, and we introduce a fresh chance at some showers into the mix for Tuesday.

Here's the forecast:

This afternoon:  Sunny, cool, high 53.  Wind NNW 4-8 MPH.

Tonight:  Clear, chilly.  Lows near 30, winds turn S 4-8 MPH.

Thursday:  Sunny to start, clouds start building after lunchtime.  High 63.  Winds SW 5-10 MPH.

Friday:  Cloudy, periods of showers, a thunderstorm can't be ruled out.  High 65.

Saturday:  Clearing skies, cooler, high 55.

There's your forecast, I hope you have a wonderful day!

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