First off, thanks to those of you who watched the morning news and sent along birthday wishes. Much appreciated! I plan to celebrate by bringing back the pleasant, not-as-humid upper 70s weather we've enjoyed much of the summer so far. That's tomorrow and Thursday.
Anyway, just a couple of quick notes about this week so far, and the weeks to come:
- Despite morning clouds and rain, Grand Rapids still managed to make it to 86° on Monday. That was the warmest high temperature in more than 5 weeks (June 26, also 86°).
- Monday was also the last day for the year where the sunset is 9:00 P.M. or later... another sign of the rapidly dwindling days of summer!
- Computer models are all agreeing that a significant warmup is on the way for the weekend. Expect hot, humid conditions... the only differences are on the timing of the start of the warmer air and thus thunderstorms that may accompany the warm front.
Here's the Climate Prediction Center forecast for the period from August 11-17:
Looks like some semblance of summer will grace us with its presence through the middle of the month! - JS
Anyway, just a couple of quick notes about this week so far, and the weeks to come:
- Despite morning clouds and rain, Grand Rapids still managed to make it to 86° on Monday. That was the warmest high temperature in more than 5 weeks (June 26, also 86°).
- Monday was also the last day for the year where the sunset is 9:00 P.M. or later... another sign of the rapidly dwindling days of summer!
- Computer models are all agreeing that a significant warmup is on the way for the weekend. Expect hot, humid conditions... the only differences are on the timing of the start of the warmer air and thus thunderstorms that may accompany the warm front.
Here's the Climate Prediction Center forecast for the period from August 11-17:
Looks like some semblance of summer will grace us with its presence through the middle of the month! - JS
