-Life doesn’t come with a manual. It comes with a mother.
When I was growing up in the 50s and 60s it seemed life was simpler. We were moving from an agrarian society towards more industry, advanced technology was a transistor radio and color TV. Our mothers allowed us to play outdoors all day as all the neighbors kept watch. We had a mom-and-pop grocery store every couple blocks or so and every town had stores with everything a family would need. Now moms have to teach their kids about stranger danger, drugs, and other dangers in life. As life has become more complex for our children so have the jobs of our mothers. A mother’s love, next to God’s love is a moving force to be reckoned with weaving a protective cloud around their children while teaching love, respect, and understanding. Today we recognize our mothers with love and celebration for all the years they spent helping their children grow up to be decent caring human beings – Happy mothers Day!
We expect mostly cloudy skies today with a few sprinkles around the area. Yesterday we had a high of 71° with around a hundredth of an inch of rain,
U.S.A and Global Events for May 14th:
1923: An early morning violent estimated F5 tornado cut a 45-mile path of destruction through Howard and Mitchell counties in Texas. 23 people lost their lives and 250 sustained injuries. The path width of the tornado reached 1.5 miles at one point, and entire farms were “wiped off the face of the earth.” The First Baptist Church in Colorado City, Texas became an emergency hospital for tornado victims.
1990: Thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front producing severe weather from northwest Texas to western Missouri. Severe thunderstorms spawned seventeen tornadoes including nine in Texas. Four tornadoes in Texas injured a total of nine persons. Thunderstorms in Texas also produced hail four inches in diameter at Shamrock and four and a half inches in diameter near Guthrie. Thunderstorms over northeastern Kansas produced more than seven inches of rain in Chautauqua County between 9 PM and midnight.
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- Cloudy with sprinkles pattern ending late today We have one final day on track of widespread clouds and sprinkles. This is associated with a midlevel front near our region that will begin moving off to to the south tonight. The best chance for some sprinkles or brief light rain today will again be down along I-94, but most areas should remain almost completely dry today. - A few chances for frost through midweek Clearing skies move into the northern zones this evening and usher in a cooler and drier airmass. With ample sunshine and clear skies Monday through Wednesday, we have to start anticipating some pretty chilly overnight temperatures. Right now it`s looking like Monday morning and Wednesday mornings will both see temperatures drop into the mid to upper 30s across some of the inland portions of the area. Both mornings we will be at risk of frost. The saving grace Monday morning might be some lingering high clouds that keep temperatures a degree or two warmer. On Wednesday, there won`t be any clouds, but a bit of breeze overnight might be the thing that helps keep temperatures a touch warmer than they otherwise would be. Those with sensitive agriculture or garden interest should watch the forecast closely and be prepared to cover plans if hazardous conditions become expected. - Rain chances increase late Thursday The next chance for rain arrives late Thursday and continues through Friday afternoon. First, a front will drive across the area and usher in a reinforcing shot of cool air in the overall northwesterly flow. An upper shortwave will have turned into a closed upper low by the time it moves over Lower Michigan, so this will keep showers in the area through most of the day Friday as well, before clearer but cooler conditions once again move in for next weekend.
Get ready for an extended stretch of below normal temps! The cool pattern is really locked in!
Happy Mothers Day!
It’s a great day out. Getting some sunshine out there right now. Cooked up a big breakfast for my mom this morning. Probably grab a bite to eat and some ice cream later. Everyone have a great day!
Michael,
Your words brought tears to my eyes. Thanks to all the mommas who work hard to give their kiddos the best. Thanks to all the family members who are mommas in kiddos lives and even the Dad’s who have to be both!!
Happy Mother’s Day to the women here and the women who may not be here who played a role in your life.
Happy Mother’s day. The official H/L yesterday was 73/59 there was 0.01” of rain at GRR here in MBY I recorded 0.04”. There was 10% of possible sunshine there was 1 cooling degree day and no heating degree days. For today the average H/L is 69/48 the record high of 89 was set in 1982 and the record low of 31 was set in 1961. The record rain fall amount of 1.26” fell in 1946.
Slim
Happy Mother’s Day! Four of the last five Mother’s Days only had highs in the 50s, so today reaching near 70 will be a treat. To all you moms – I hope you have a wonderful day. Thank you for all that you do.