It’s been another gorgeous Pure Michigan fall day, with south-southwesterly breezes pushing temperatures once again into the upper 60s to near 70 degrees (20-21 degrees Celsius), and get used to it…even with a cold front approaching tomorrow!
We’ll once again have clear skies overnight, but it won’t be as chilly as in recent mornings, with lows near 50 degrees (10 degrees Celsius). South-southwest wind at 10 to 15 mph.
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Even though a very weak cold front will cross the area on Thursday, a combination of the very dry air mass overhead and the far north position of the jet stream means that we’ll still have mostly sunny skies. Highs should once again hit the upper 60s to near 70 degrees (20-21 degrees Celsius). West-southwest wind at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday’s sunrise is at 7:51 a.m., and Thursday’s sunset is at 6:45 p.m.
Clear skies prevail Thursday night, with lows in the mid 40s (8 degrees Celsius).
Mostly sunny on Friday, with highs in the low 70s (22 degrees Celsius).
Mostly clear Friday night, with lows in the low 50s (11 degrees Celsius).
Mostly sunny on Saturday, with highs in the low to mid 70s (22-23 degrees Celsius).
Mostly clear Saturday night, with lows in the mid 50s (13-14 degrees Celsius).
Mostly sunny to start on Sunday, with perhaps more cloud cover by the end of the afternoon. If you’ve been following my articles all week, I’ve talked about the computer models’ handling of an approaching cold front. The ECMWF model was consistently holding off the front (and associated rain) until Sunday night, while the GFS was consistently bringing things in Sunday afternoon. And based upon the jet stream pattern developing big peaks and valleys, intuition told me that the slower solution was more likely, so I’ve been holding off the rain until Sunday night. Today’s models offer a bit more guidance: the GFS has shifted slower, and now matches the ECMWF in keeping the daylight hours dry. Naturally, we’re four days out so this could still change but, right now, I’m keeping with my dry daytime forecast on Sunday, which means one more spectacular fall day before Mother Nature issues a “correction.” Highs Sunday should reach the mid 70s (23 degrees Celsius).
A big cool down to more typical October temperatures begins on Monday, as highs only reach the low to mid 60s (17-18 degrees Celsius), with highs only in the mid 50s expected the remainder of the week. Rain chances stay with us Monday into Tuesday, as well.
Typhoon Lan poses a significant threat to Japan
Typhoon Lan has developed in the west Pacific, and this storm is going to become at least a Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds by the end of the week. The storm will head in a generally northward direction toward Japan but, this weekend, will start a gradual curve to the north-northeast. As we’ve learned with our devastating Atlantic hurricanes this season, when it begins that curve will dictate how direct of an impact this storm will have on the Japanese mainland. Based upon today’s computer models, it appears that eastern Japan could potentially get a direct hit on Monday…potentially still as a strong Category 2 storm. And the worst case scenario…one in which Lan tracks right along the Japanese east coast…is very much in play. The Local4Casters will closely monitor the situation and keep you updated.
A very special event this Friday that you can be a part of!
This Friday, the United States Postal Service and Canada Post will officially debut the new “History of Hockey” stamp, and Detroit has been chosen as the city where the stamp’s national debut will take place! I have been extended the honor of emceeing the special event, which will take place at Little Caesar’s Arena at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony will include remarks from United States Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan, Canada Post President and CEO Deepak Chopra, Former Detroit Red Wing and eight-time Stanley Cup Champion Red Kelly, and Dr. Murray Howe…son of Red Wing legend Gordie Howe.
The public is invited to attend, but you must RSVP online at this website.
Following the ceremony, you can be the first in the nation to purchase the stamp, and there will be an autograph session as well!
It’s an honor that the History of Hockey stamp will make its national debut here in Hockeytown. Hope you can make it!
