Dylan's Weather

Thunderstorms that passed on through parts of Lower Michigan this morning deposited some much needed rainfall (mostly south of M-72 and M-55) with much lighter amounts, if any, to the north.

We even had pea to marble sized hail in Cadillac around 445a.m. with some gusty winds.

For this afternoon, we are looking at partly sunny skies north and cloudy skies south with a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Northern areas have a slight chance for a shower redeveloping. Highs will be in the upper 60′s to lower 70′s. Winds will be N 5-15mph.

A few showers are possible tonight especially in the L.P. otherwise mostly cloudy skies are expected. Lows will be in the 40′s and lower 50′s. Winds N/NE 3-6mph.

Mixes skies are on tap for Thursday with highs in theupper 60′s and lower 70′s north and lower/middle 70′s south. Winds will be variable 5-10mph.

Another system takes aim on the region Friday p.m. and night. This will give us another round of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the upper 60′s to lower 70′s north and lower to middle 70′s south.

The weekend is looking to be a 50-50 weekend with Saturday *now looking dry but another system could be heading our way for Sunday.

-Meteorologist Jim Lehocky

Hey guys,

I just wanted to keep all of you updated on the changes coming to Dylan’s Weather.

A lot has happened over the last few months, even though I can not tell you a whole lot.

I will start to post videos on the website over the next few months as things come together but trust me, big things are coming.

Now i am sad to report that in a few months we will probably be taking most of our website down. I think that we will keep the blog up as just an update to were you can watch me. But it does look like we will be combining websites into one.

Hope to give you guys many more updates in a few weeks.

Dylan Rodenbaugh

We have a couple more days of very warm (or hot, for some of you) and humid conditions before it gets more comfortable by the end of the week.. So that means a couple more days of potentially record breaking heat.

Records that are in jeopardy:

City…………………….Today………..Wed

Sault Ste. Marie……….85…………..82

Gaylord…………………88…………..85

Traverse City………….87…………..89

Big Rapids……………..88…………..88

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Some of the warmest temperatures yesterday:

Indian River…………96
Boyne City………….94
Baldwin………………94
Wellston……………..93
Traverse City………93 (record)
Bellaire………………93 (record)
Pellston………………92 (record)
Cadillac………………91 (record)
Fremont……………..90
Gaylord………………89 (ties record)
Big Rapids…………..88
Houghton Lake……..87
Mt. Pleasant…………86

And on an interesting side note, Indian River (and much of Northern Michigan) was warmer than some of the usual “hot spots” in the U.S.

Yesterday, Orlando only got up to 89 degrees. Honolulu reached 86 degrees. And Phoenix, only got up to 80 degrees. So, Indian River was 16 degrees warmer than Phoenix!

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Another hot and humid day is on tap for us with highs into the 80′s and lower to middle 90′s. Just like yesterday, we saw some lake breezes kick in during the afternoon hours dropping the temperatures several degrees in a matter of an hour or two. Yesterday, Traverse City was around 91 degrees mid-p.m. but dropped to the lower 70′s by 5p.m. as the bay breezes kicked in! Winds, otherwise, will be SE 7-15mph outside of the lake breezes.

Also, those lake breezes will help develop some cloudiness like it did yesterday, so we are looking at a mainly partly cloudy afternoon for most.

Tonight, winds will go light and we will see more fog and haze. Lows will be in the 50′s and lower/middle 60′s.

The clouds will increase late Wednesday, otherwise another hot and muggy day is in store. Highs will be in the 80′s with some lower 90′s.

A weakening cold front will move on through the region late Wednesday night and Thursday giving us a small chance for a few showers and thunderstorms. The threat decreases from NW to SE Thursday p.m.
Highs on Thursday will be in the lower to middle 70′s north and upper 70′s to lower 80′s south.

Friday-Sunday is looking dry. Friday is looking very comfortable with highs in the upper 60′s to lower 70′s north and 70′s south.

It does look like we could warm up again for Saturday and Sunday with some sunshine. Highs Saturday will be in the 70′s to even some lower 80′s and several degrees warmer Sunday.

Memorial Day Monday is looking partly cloudy with a small shower/thundershower threat in the a.m. as a cold front is forecasted to move on through the region.

-Meteorologist Jim Lehocky

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** Major Spring Storm delivers heavy rain and snow for much of Northern Michigan – Several inches are expected North of M-55 into the UP. Strong winds create more problems Saturday **

Rain continues overnight and will be heavy at times in our Northern areas. The entire area stays damp as the system continues moving through the Ohio Valley. The rain changes over to snow tonight with snow adding up for many areas.

Here are the snowy details: North of M-55 into the Eastern U.P. 1-3″ are possible with another inch or 2 possible tomorrow morning. The higher elevations can expect the highest accumulations with perhaps up to 5″ + in some areas. Those of you near the Great Lakes plan on seeing less than 1″. South of M-55 only a mix of snow and rain is expected so less than 1″ is forecast.

Temperatures drop into the 30′s tonight as winds start picking up. The mercury warms into the low to middle 40′s tomorrow, however winds are a bigger problem. Strong gusty winds of 15-30 mph are forecast with higher gusts. The combination of snow and wind means tree limbs and power lines may come down causing power outages. Wind chills of 25-35 degrees are expected through the day. Overall get ready for very raw, winter-like day.

Conditions improve Saturday night as the storm moves away. But the cold air will be in place and so frost/freeze conditions are going to be a problem. High pressure builds in for Mother’s Day setting the stage for a lot of sunshine with highs of 48 to 55 degrees.

After another frosty morning, sunshine continues Monday with warming temperatures. Another storm is then expected Tuesday but instead of snow you will see plenty of rain with highs in the 50′s.

-The Doppler 9&10 Weather Team

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The first work-week of May is looking showery with a chance for thunderstorms. Tuesday *is looking dry, but all other days we do have a chance for a few showers (and thunderstorms).

With recent rain across mostly the Lower Peninsula this weekend (and high humidity levels), fire danger has dropped to ‘Low to Moderate’. Burn permits are being issued in many counties. Please check out http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/ for current information.

A few showers are possible into Monday a.m. with lower in the 40′s. Winds will be SW 6-13mph.

Variably cloudy skies are expected for Monday with a few showers and thunderstorms as a cold front moves on through. Highs will be well into the 60′s and lower 70′s with the coolest temperatuers near Lake Michigan with W/SW winds 10-20mph. Some storms could be heavy in the afternoon/early evening especially in the Lower Peninsula.

Tuesday is looking dry with highs in the 50′s and lower 60′s but cooler near Lake Michigan once again.

Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are possible for Wednesday as yet another cold front moves on through. Highs will be in the upper 50′s to lower/middle 60′s.

Thursday and Friday are looking similar with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the middle 50′s north and upper 50′s/lower 60′s south on Thursday and cooler for Friday. There is a chance for showers both days.

Showers remain in the forecast Saturday with Mother’s Day Sunday possibly seeing a few snow flakes (yes, snow flakes) *early in the morning (more like Saturday night). It will be cooler than normal for the weekend.

-Meteorologist Jim Lehocky

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*Fire Danger generally HIGH across the region with some burning still allowed. Check out this website for complete burning information:

http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/

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A warm front across the SW Great Lakes area will give us some extra cloudiness in parts of the Lower Peninsula along with a slight shower chance mainly for Mason, Oceana and Newaygo counties. Farther north, we are looking at some clearing with some sunshine. Highs will be in the 50′s and lower 60′s. Winds will be E/SE 6-14mph.

Tonight, the warm front moves through the region but the rain threat remains very low. Only the U.P. has the “best” chance for a shower, but even *that is not looking too promising. Lows will be in the middle/upper 30′s and lower 40′s. Winds will be SE 5-13mph.

Mostly sunny skies take over by late Wednesday a.m. into the p.m. hours. This will allow the mercury to jump into the 60′s and lower 70′s. Winds will be S/SE 8-18mph.

A few showers and thundershowers are possible Thursday. Highs will once again be in the 60′s to even some lower 70′s south.

It will be cooler on Friday with partly cloudy skies. There is a slight shower chance as highs will only get into upper 40′s north and lower/middle 50′s south.

Frost and freeze conditions are possible Friday night and Saturday night with lows in the 20′s. Some areas could get into the teens.

An isolated shower is possible in the N/NE areas Saturday otherwise variably cloudy skies are expected. Highs should be in the middle/upper 40′s north and lower/middle 50′s south.

Dry conditions are on tap for Sunday with highs in the 50′s and lower 60′s.

-Meteorologist Jim Lehocky