Ruttger's Bay Lake - Weather: May 2009

Friday, May 29, 2009

Friday May 29, 2009

**Some stronger thunderstorms are possible on Sunday in the late afternoon and evening - widespread Severe weather is not expected at this time but some of the storms could produce hail, heavy rainfall and high wind gusts so stay tuned! Lake water temperatures around central Minnesota including the Bay Lake area are running from 57 to 62 degrees and should conitnue climbing into the mid 60s through the upcoming weekend - water temperatures under 70 degrees are considered to cold for swimming but by early June water temperatures in the Bay Lake area should be approaching 70 degrees. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Sunny to partly cloudy with a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms. Most areas will stay dry and nothing heavy or longlasting is expected with any of the isolated showers and thunderstorms today.

High: 70 degrees.

Wind: West-Northwest 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain today: 30% all day.

** The UV Index today is 7, which is HIGH, meaning you can sunburn in 20 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly cloudy with a slight chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm - chance for rain is 30%. Winds will be from the West at 6 to 12 mph. Sunset 8:51 P.M.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a few isolated showers and thunderstorms but nothing heavy or long lasting expected.

Low: 48 degrees.

Wind: West 5 to 10 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 30% through sunrise Saturday.

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SATURDAY: Breezy and cooler with sunny to partly cloudy skies.

High: 68 degrees

Wind: Northwest at 9 to 18 mph.

Chance for rain: 30% in the morning before 6 A.M. then 0% the rest of the day.

7 P.M. Clear skies - temperatures will be in the low 60s with Northwest winds at 4 to 8 mph. Sunset is 8:52 P.M.

Extended Outlook:

SUN.....................70.......Partly cloudy and breezy in the morning then becoming cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing in the late afternoon and evening - a Strong to Severe thunderstorm in the late afternoon and eveing is possible too - chance for rain is 70% in the late afternoon and evening.

MON.....................67.......Partly cloudy and cooler for the first day of June.

TUE.....................66.......Partly cloudy.

Average high through the extended period is 72 degrees and the average low is 49 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....72 degrees

Average low:.....49 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:27 A.M.

Sunset:....8:51 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/29/2009

Click on the boxes below to view live radar data from the National Weather Service in Minneapolis/St.Paul, Duluth/Superior and Fargo/Grand Forks. The radars will indicate active areas of thunderstorms and rain near the Bay Lake/Brainerd areas - Bay Lake is about 20 miles southeast of Brainerd.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Thursday May 28, 2009

TODAY: Mostly sunny and much warmer!

High: 75 degrees.

Wind: Northwest 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain today: 0%.

** The UV Index today is 8, which is HIGH, meaning you can sunburn in 15 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Clear to partly cloudy - chance for rain is 0%. Winds will be from the Northwest at 6 to 12 mph. Sunset 8:50 P.M.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2 A.M.

Low: 50 degrees.

Wind: Northwest 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 20% after 2 A.M. and through sunrise Friday.

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FRIDAY: Partly cloudy with a chance for spotty showers and thunderstorms in the morning and then again in the afternoon - most of the day will be dry.

High: 70 degrees

Wind: West at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain: 40% in the morning and 50% during the afternoon.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy with a chance for spotty showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 50% - temperatures will be in the upper 60s with West winds at 4 to 8 mph. Sunset is 8:51 P.M.

Extended Outlook:

SAT.....................71.......Partly cloudy to sunny.

SUN.....................74.......Partly cloudy and breezy with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing in the late afternoon and evening - a Strong to Severe thunderstorm in the late afternoon and eveing is possible too - chance for rain is 70% in the late afternoon and evening.

MON.....................68.......Partly cloudy and cooler for the first day of June.

Average high through the extended period is 72 degrees and the average low is 49 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....71 degrees

Average low:.....48 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:28 A.M.

Sunset:....8:50 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/28/2009

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Wednesday May 27, 2009

**Lake water temperatures around central Minnesota including the Bay Lake area are running from 57 to 62 degrees and should conitnue climbing into the mid 60s through the upcoming weekend - water temperatures under 70 degrees are considered to cold for swimming but by early June water temperatures in the Bay Lake area should be approaching 70 degrees. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Mostly cloudy today then becoming partly cloudy after 4 P.M. - a few sprinkles are possible through 11 A.M.

High: 62 degrees.

Wind: East-Northeast 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain today: 10% for some sprinkles.

** The UV Index today is 5, which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 35 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly cloudy and cool - chance for rain is 0%. Winds will be from the Northeast at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset 8:49 P.M.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy early then becoming clear - some patchy ground fog may develop in low lying areas.

Low: 42 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

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THURSDAY: Sunny and warmer.

High: 74 degrees

Wind: Northwest at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear skies - temperatures will be in the low 70s with Northwest winds at 3 to 6 mph. Sunset is 8:50 P.M.

Extended Outlook:

FRI.....................74.......Partly cloudy with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm in the morning and again in the late afternoon - chance for rain is 20% all day.

SAT.....................72.......Partly cloudy with a chance for an isolated thunderstorm during the day - chance for rain is 20%.

SUN.....................71.......Partly cloudy and breezy with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing in the late afternoon and evening - a Strong thunderstorm is possible too - chance for rain is 40% in the late afternoon and evening.

Average high through the extended period is 72 degrees and the average low is 49 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....71 degrees

Average low:.....48 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:29 A.M.

Sunset:....8:49 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/27/2009

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Tuesday May 26, 2009

TODAY: Mainly cloudy today with some sprinkles or light showers at times but nothing long lasting or heavy expected - some peeks of sun possible too.

High: 62 degrees.

Wind: Northeast 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain today: 30% all day.

** The UV Index today is 5, which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 35 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers or sprinkles - chance for rain is 40%. Winds will be from the Northeast at 7 to 14 mph. Sunset 8:48 P.M.

TONIGHT: Cloudy with a few sprinkles possible at times.

Low: 47 degrees.

Wind: Northeast 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 10% through sunrise Wednesday.

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WEDNESDAY: Cloudy in the morning then partly cloudy in the afternoon.

High: 66 degrees

Wind: Northeast at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy - temperatures will be near 60 degrees with Northeast winds at 3 to 6 mph. Sunset is 8:49 P.M.

Extended Outlook:

THU.....................74.......Partly cloudy and warmer.

FRI.....................72.......Sunny to partly cloudy.

SAT.....................71.......Partly cloudy with a 20% for an isolated thunderstorm.

Average high through the extended period is 72 degrees and the average low is 49 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....70 degrees

Average low:.....47 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:30 A.M.

Sunset:....8:48 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/26/2009

Monday, May 25, 2009

Monday May 25, 2009

** Winds will be gusty today from the Southeast at 15 to 25 mph and this will produce choppy conditions on Bay Lake at times this afternoon - winds will still be gusty from the Southeast at 10 to 20 mph into the early evening hours as well. A few isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible at times today although most of the rain will stay about 100 miles west and north of the Bay Lake area during the afternoon. Lake water temperatures around central Minnesota including the Bay Lake area are running from 57 to 62 degrees and should conitnue climbing into the mid 60s through the upcoming weekend - water temperatures under 70 degrees are considered to cold for swimming but by early June water temperatures in the Bay Lake area should be approaching 70 degrees. Have a pleasant Memomrial Day and and safe travels. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: A mix of clouds and sun today with windy conditions and a chance for some sprinkles or isolated showers and thunderstorms.

High: 73 degrees.

Wind: Southeast 15 to 25 mph along with higher gusts at times.

Chance for rain today: 20% from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M. then 40% from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and 70% 10 P.M. through sunrise Tuesday.

** The UV Index today is 6, which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 25 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the area mainly to the north and west - chance for rain is 40%. Winds will be from the Southeast at 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts at times. Sunset 8:47 P.M.

TONIGHT: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms.

Low: 53 degrees.

Wind: Southeast 9 to 18 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 70% through sunrise Tuesday.

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TUESDAY: Cloudy and cool with periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms - decreasing winds during the afternoon.

High: 60 degrees

Wind: North at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain: 70% all day.

7 P.M. Cloudy with spotty showers - temperatures will be in the upper 50s with Northeast winds at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset is 8:47 P.M.

Extended Outlook:

WED.....................68.......Cloudy in the morning then partly cloudy in the afternoon.

THU.....................74.......Partly cloudy and warmer.

FRI.....................75.......Sunny to partly cloudy.

Average high through the extended period is 71 degrees and the average low is 48 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....70 degrees

Average low:.....47 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:32 A.M.

Sunset:....8:47 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/25/2009

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Thursday May 21, 2009

** Much lighter wind conditions today in the Bay Lake area as winds will be from the Northwest at less than 15 mph all day. Lake water temperatures around central Minnesota including the Bay Lake area are running from 53 to 58 degrees and should conitnue climbing into the upper 50s to low 60s through the upcoming weekend - water temperatures under 70 degrees are considered to cold for swimming but by early June water temperatures in the Bay Lake area should be approaching 70 degrees.

TODAY: Cloudy this morning with some sprinkles and spotty showers then becoming partly cloudy to sunny during the afternoon.

High: 65 degrees.

Wind: Northwest 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain today: 30% from 8 A.M. to 10 A.M. then 10% from 11 A.M. to 12 P.M. and 0% the rest of the day.

** The UV Index today is 6, which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 25 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Clear skies and pleasant conditions - temperatures will be in the low 60s with light winds from the Northwest at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset 8:44 P.M.

TONIGHT: Clear skies - some patchy fog possible in low lying areas after 12 A.M.

Low: 44 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

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FRIDAY: Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy and breezy during the afternoon.

High: 70 degrees

Wind: Southwest at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy - temperatures will be in the mid 60s with Southwest winds at 7 to 14 mph. Sunset is 8:44 P.M.

Extended Outlook:

SAT.....................69.......Sunny to partly cloudy.

SUN.....................70.......A mix of clouds and sun with a slight chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening - chance for rain is 20% after 4 P.M.

MON.....................71.......Partly cloudy with a chance for late afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 20% from 3 P.M. through 7 P.M. and 60% after 7 P.M.

Average high through the extended period is 70 degrees and the average low is 47 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....69 degrees

Average low:.....45 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:36 A.M.

Sunset:....8:43 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/20/2009

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Wednesday May 20, 2009

** Windy and much warmer today in the Bay Lake area - winds will gust up and over 30 mph at times from the Southwest. Lake waters will be choppy today and the lake is still cold with surface water temperatures in the low to mid 50s. Showers and thunderstorms will bring cooler conditions tomorrow.

TODAY: Sunny to partly cloudy with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm in the late afternoon after 4 P.M.

High: 88 degrees.

Wind: South-Southwest 13 to 26 mph with higher gusts at times.

Chance for rain today: 10% from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. then 20% from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. and 60% after 10 P.M. through Thursday morning.

** The UV Index today is 7, which is HIGH, meaning you can sunburn in 20 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly cloudy and windy - temperatures will be around 84 degrees with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm - chance of rain is 20% - Southwest winds at 13 to 26 mph with higher gusts at times. Sunset 8:43 P.M.

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms.

Low: 55 degrees.

Wind: West-Northwest 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 60% from 10 P.M. through 10 A.M. Thursday.
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THURSDAY: Cloudy in the moring with scattered showers and thunderstorms then Partly cloudy, breezy and cooler in the afternoon.

High: 65 degrees

Wind: Northwest 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts at times.

Chance for rain: 60% 12 A.M. through 10 A.M. then 20% at 11 A.M. and 0% in the afternoon.

7 P.M. Clear skies and pleasant - temperatures will be in the Low 60s with Northwest winds at 6 to 12 mph.

Extended Outlook:

FRI.....................68.......Sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant then a slight chance for an isolated shower late Friday evening - chance for rain is 20% after 11 P.M.

SAT.....................69.......Partly cloudy.

SUN.....................70.......A mix of clouds and sun.

MON.....................70.......Partly cloudy with a chance for a late afternoon or evening isolated shower or thunderstorm - chance for rain is 20% after 5 P.M. through 11 P.M.

Average high through the extended period is 70 degrees and the average low is 47 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....69 degrees

Average low:.....45 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:38 A.M.

Sunset:....8:42 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/20/2009

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Tuesday May 19, 2009

** A cool start this morning then windy and warmer conditions on the way - north of Bay Lake it will be cool today with temperatures in the 60s and only the 40s near Lake Superior but south of Bay Lake it will be in the 70s and 80s. Wednesday will bring +80 degrees to Ruttgers and winds will be gusty the next few days. Lilacs are blooming in Minneapolis now and should bloom around May 20 in the Bay Lake area.

TODAY: Partly cloudy and breezy with a slight chance for an isolated short lived shower this morning then an isolated thunderstorm this afternoon but mainly it will be dry.

High: 70 degrees by 5 P.M. but in the 60s most of the afternoon.

Wind: East-Southeast 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain today: 30% for some sprinkles or light showers between 10 A.M. and Noon - 20% between 2 P.M. and 7 P.M.

** The UV Index today is 7, which is HIGH, meaning you can sunburn in 20 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Clear to partly cloudy and windy - temperatures will be around 70 degrees with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm - chance of rain is 20% - Southeast winds at 11 to 22 mph. Sunset 8:41 P.M.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and windy.

Low: 58 degrees.

Wind: Southeast 11 to 22 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.
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WEDNESDAY: Sunny in the moring then Partly cloudy in the afternoon - winds will be strong and gusty - isolated thunderstorms are possible after 5 P.M. - chance for an isolated thunderstorm at Bay Lake during the day is 10%.

High: 82 degrees

Wind: Southwest 13 to 26 mph with higher gusts at times.

Chance for rain: 10% at 5 P.M. through 12 A.M. Thursday.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy and windy with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm - chance for rain is 10% - temperatures will be in the upper 70s with West-Southwest winds at 10 to 20 mph.

Extended Outlook:

THU.....................65.......Cloudy in the morning with spotty showers and thunderstorms then becoming partly cloudy during the afternoon with a slight chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm between 2 P.M. and 6 P.M. - chance for rain is 40% from 1 A.M. to 11 A.M. then 30% at 12 P.M. and 10% between 2 P.M. and 6 P.M.

FRI.....................66.......Sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant.

SAT.....................70.......Sunny to partly cloudy.

Average high through the extended period is 70 degrees and the average low is 47 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....69 degrees

Average low:.....45 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:40 A.M.

Sunset:....8:41 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/19/2009

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Sunday May 17, 2009

** A cool morning but a pefect Bay Lake Day on the way! A warmer Monday on the way with scattered thunderstorms in the late afternoon then cooler Tuesday followed by a warm up on Wednesday with more scattered thunderstorms later Wednesday. Lilacs are blooming in Minneapolis now and should bloom around May 20 in the Bay Lake area.

TODAY: Mostly sunny and cool but pleasant - becoming breezy during the afternoon.

High: 63 degrees.

Wind: South 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for rain today: 0%.

** The UV Index today is 7, which is HIGH, meaning you can sunburn in 20 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Clear to partly cloudy and breezy - temperatures will be around 60 degrees with South winds at 8 to 16 mph. Sunset 8:38 P.M.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and breezy.

Low: 47 degrees.

Wind: South 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.
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MONDAY: Partly cloudy and breezy with scattered thunderstorms developing after 2 P.M. An isolated Strong Thunderstorm with frequent cloud to ground lightning, brief heavy downpours, hail and high wind gusts are are possible in the late afternoon - chance for a Severe Thunderstorm at Bay Lake Monday is 20%.

High: 73 degrees

Wind: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts near afternoon thunderstorms.

Chance for rain: 20% at 2 P.M. then 40% at 3 P.M. and 60% 4 P.M. through 9 P.M. then 10% after 10 P.M.

7 P.M. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 60% - temperatures will be in the low 60s with West-Northwest winds at 10 to 20 mph.

Extended Outlook:

TUE.....................58.......Partly cloudy, breezy and cool.

WED.....................75.......Partly cloudy, breezy and much warmer with a slight chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm during the late afternoon and evening - chance for rain is 20%.

THU.....................66.......Partly cloudy, breezy and cooler.

Average high through the extended period is 69 degrees and the average low is 46 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....68 degrees

Average low:.....45 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:42 A.M.

Sunset:....8:38 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/17/2009

Friday, May 15, 2009

Friday May 15, 2009

** A FEW STRONG THUNDERSTORMS POSSBILE EARLY THIS EVENING - a line of thunderstorms some Strong to Severe will develop ahead of a strong cold front in western Minnesota late this afternoon - the thunderstorms have a slight potential to be Severe with frequent cloud to ground lightning, heavy downpours, hail and wind gust over 50 mph on the leading edge of the storms - while not a high chance there could also be a breif funnel with any of the Severe storms - the greatest Severe weather threat is for hail and +50 mph wind gusts - behind the storms it will be windy with Northwest winds tonight and much cooler temperatures for the weekend with scattered frost Sunday morning as temperatures fall to near 30 degrees. Cool weather will continue for the upcoming weekend but by next Wednesday May 20th temperatures could be near 80 degrees! If you are planting things outside be careful as some patchy frost is possible this weekend on Sunday morning as lows fall into the low to mid 30s. Spring is moving slow this year but things are greening up quickly now around the Bay Lake area! Lilacs are blooming in Minneapolis now and should bloom around May 20 in the Bay Lake area.

TODAY: Increasing clouds during the afternoon with breezy conditions and a chance for some spotty showers or sprinkles around noon then a chance for thunderstorms after 3 P.M. but most likely around 6 P.M. - some of the storms could be Severe with frequent lightning, heavy downpours, hail and high winds - chance for rain is 20% between 12 P.M. and 3 P.M. then 40% at 3 P.M. and 50% at 4 P.M. and 70% after 5 P.M. - chance for Severe Thunderstorms after 4 P.M. is 20% and the Severe Weather threat will end after 8 P.M.

High: 70 degrees.

Wind: Southeast 10 to 20 mph through 3 P.M. then becoming Southwest at 10 to 20 mph after 3 P.M. and West-Northwest at 10 to 20 mph after 7 P.M. but higher gusts likely near thunderstorms.

Chance for rain today: 20% from 12 P.M. to 3 P.M. then 40% at 3 P.M. and 50% at 4 P.M. and 70% after 5 P.M. through 8 P.M.

** The UV Index today is 6, which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 25 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms - a Strong to Severe thunderstorm is possible at 7 P.M. then non-Severe thunderstorms possibe through 9 P.M. - temperatures will be in the mid 60s but falling fast into the 50s with the rain and 40s later tonight - winds will be strong and gusty switching to the Northwest at 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts at times. Sunset 8:36 P.M.

TONIGHT: Cloudy and much cooler with scattered showers through 3 A.M.

Low: 36 degrees.

Wind: Northwest 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts.

Chance for rain tonight: 80% through 12 A.M. then 30% 1 A.M. through 6 A.M.
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SATURDAY: Cloudy, windy and cold in the morning then becoming partly cloudy during the afternoon but still breezy and very cool for mid May - a frost is likely by sunrise Sunday morning.

High: 52 degrees

Wind: Northwest 10 to 20 mph but higher gusts in the morning making for choppy lake waters - the winds will fall below 15 mph in the late afternoon.

Chance for rain: 30% 12 A.M. through 6 A.M. then 0% the rest of the day.

7 P.M. Clear and very cool - temperatures will be in the mid 40s with West-Northwest winds at 4 to 8 mph.

Lows by Sunday morning will be near 30 degrees at sunrise.

Extended Outlook:

SUN.....................60.......Sunny to partly cloudy - pleasant but cool for May.

MON.....................68.......Partly cloudy, breezy and warmer with a slight chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm - chance for rain is 20%.

Average high through the extended period is 69 degrees and the average low is 46 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....67 degrees

Average low:.....44 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:43 A.M.

Sunset:....8:36 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/15/2009

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Thursday May 14, 2009

** A very cool day for May in the Bay Lake area today and still windy but winds will become lighter in the late afternoon. Cool weather will continue for the upcoming weekend but by next Wednesday May 20th temperatures could be near 80 degrees! If you are planting things outside be careful as some patchy frost is possible this weekend on Sunday morning as lows fall into the low to mid 30s. Spring is moving slow this year but things are greening up quickly now around the Bay Lake area! Lilacs are blooming in Minneapolis now and should bloom around May 20 in the Bay Lake area.

TODAY: Mainly cloudy through 11 A.M. then becoming partly cloudy to sunny during the afternoon with decreasing winds. Winds will be strong through noon producing choppy lake waters then lighter winds after 4 P.M.

High: 56 degrees.

Wind: West-Northwest at 12 to 24 mph through noon then West-Northwest 9 to 18 mph after 3 P.M. and less than 15 mph from the West-Northwest by 5 P.M.

Chance for rain today: 0%.

** The UV Index today is 5, which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 35 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Mainly sunny and cool - temperatures will be in the low 50s and winds will be from the West at 7 to 14 mph. Sunset 8:35 P.M.

TONIGHT: Clear to partly cloudy.

Low: 44 degrees.

Wind: East-Southeaset 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.
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FRIDAY: Some sun in the morning then becoming cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms developing after 1 P.M.

High: 62 degrees

Wind: Southeast at 10 to 20 mph through the early afternoon then beocming West at 10 to 20 mph in the late afternoon and Northwest at 10 to 20 mph in the evening.

Chance for rain: 30% 1 P.M. through 4 P.M. then 60% 4 P.M. through 6 P.M. 70% 6 P.M. through 10 P.M. then 40% after 11 P.M. through 2 A.M.

7 P.M. Cloudy, breezy and cool with scattered showers - temperatures will be in the mid 50s with Northwest winds at 10 to 20 mph.

Extended Outlook:

SAT.....................54.......Very cool with gusty Northwest winds all day and cloudy skies in the morning then becoming partly cloudy in the late afternoon.

SUN.....................60.......Sunny to partly cloudy - pleasant but cool for May.

MON.....................68.......Partly cloudy, breezy and warmer with a slight chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm - chance for rain is 20%.

Average high through the extended period is 68 degrees and the average low is 45 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....66 degrees

Average low:.....44 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:45 A.M.

Sunset:....8:35 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/14/2009

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Wednesday May 13, 2009

** Another windy day ahead for the Bay Lake area with West-Southwest winds up to 30 mph this afternoon - the winds will be lighter on Thursday! If you are planting things outside be careful as some patchy frost is possible this weekend on Sunday morning as lows fall into the low to mid 30s. Spring is moving slow this year but things are greening up quickly now around the Bay Lake area! Lilacs are blooming in Minneapolis now and should bloom around May 20 in the Bay Lake area.

TODAY: A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for isolated showers or thunderstorms at anytime. Winds will be strong today producing choppy lake waters.

High: 68 degrees.

Wind: West-Southwest at 15 to 30 mph.

Chance for rain today: 30% between 8 A.M. and 7 P.M.

** The UV Index today is 5, which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 35 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly to mostly cloudy skies with isolated showers - chance for rain is 20% - temperatures will be in the low 60s and winds will be from the West at 13 to 26 mph. Sunset 8:34 P.M.

TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.

Low: 42 degrees.

Wind: Northwest 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 20% through through 4 A.M. Wednesday.
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THURSDAY: Cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny by noon. It will be breezy in the morning then decreasing winds during the afternoon.

High: 59 degrees

Wind: Northwest at 12 to 24 mph in the morning then Northwest at 8 to 16 mph in the afternoon.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear skies - temperatures will be in the mid 50s with light and variable winds.

Extended Outlook:

FRI.....................60.......Morning sunshine then increasing clouds with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms developing in the afternoon and evening - chance for rain after 1 P.M. is 40% and 70% after 5 P.M.

SAT.....................58.......Morning clouds then becoming partly cloudy in the late afternoon - chance for rain is 0%.

SUN.....................60.......Sunny to partly cloudy - pleasant but cool for May.

Average high through the extended period is 68 degrees and the average low is 45 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....66 degrees

Average low:.....44 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:47 A.M.

Sunset:....8:34 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/13/2009

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Tuesday May 12, 2009

** Showers and thunderstorms will move through northern Minnesota today and tonight - also it will be windy today with Southeast winds up to 30 mph at times during the afternoon - winds will again be gusty from the West-Northwest on Wednesday. Spring is moving slow this year but things are greening up quickly now around the Bay Lake area! Lilacs are blooming in Minneapolis now and should bloom around May 20 in the Bay Lake area.

TODAY: Mostly cloudy with some peeks of sun at times - it will be windy with showers and thunderstorms especially during the late afternoon and evening.

High: 66 degrees.

Wind: Southeast at 14 to 28 mph.

Chance for rain today: 50% between 9 A.M. and 7 P.M.

** The UV Index today is 5, which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 35 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the area - chance for rain is 50% - temperatures will be in the low 60s and winds will be from the Southeast at 13 to 26 mph. Sunset 8:33 P.M.

TONIGHT: Cloudy and windy with showers and thunderstorms.

Low: 52 degrees.

Wind: Southeast 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 80% through through sunrise Wednesday.
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WEDNESDAY: Cloudy and windy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning then becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon with a chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm.

High: 65 degrees

Wind: West-Southwest at 12 to 24 mph.

Chance for rain: 90% 5 A.M. thru 12 P.M. then 60% from 12 P.M. through 5 P.M. and 30% from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. and less than 10% after 9 P.M.

7 P.M. Partly to mostly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 30% - temperatures will be in the low 60s with West winds at 9 to 18 mph.

Extended Outlook:

THU.....................59.......Sunny to partly cloudy and breezy with cool conditions for May.

FRI.....................60.......Morning sunshine then increasing clouds with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms developing in the afternoon and evening - chance for rain after 1 P.M. is 60% and 70% after 5 P.M.

SAT.....................58.......Morning clouds and spotty showers then becoming partly cloudy in the late afternoon - chance for rain is 40% before noon and less than 10% during the afternoon.

Average high through the extended period is 67 degrees and the average low is 44 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....65 degrees

Average low:.....43 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:47 A.M.

Sunset:....8:33 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/12/2009

Monday, May 11, 2009

Monday May 11, 2009

** Spring is moving slow this year but things are greening up quickly now around the Bay Lake area! Lilacs are blooming in Minneapolis now and should bloom around May 20 in the Bay Lake area.

TODAY: Partly cloudy today with a slight chance for some sprinkles or light showers at times but nothing heavy or long lasting.

High: 65 degrees.

Wind: Southwest at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain today: 30% between 11 A.M. and 8 P.M.

** The UV Index today is 6, which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 25 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly cloudy skies with a few isolated showers or sprinkles in the area - chance for rain is 30% - temperatures will be in the low 60s and winds will be from the South at 6 to 12 mph. Sunset 8:32 P.M.

TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms.

Low: 47 degrees.

Wind: Southeast 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 30% before 11 P.M. then 40% at 12 A.M. and 50% after 1 A.M. through sunrise Tuesday.
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TUESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning then a mix of clouds and sun with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. It will be windy too.

High: 65 degrees

Wind: Southeast at 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain: 50% 5 A.M. thru 8 A.M. then 60% from 9 A.M. through 10 P.M.

7 P.M. Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 50% - temperatures will be in the low 60s with Southeast winds at 10 to 20 mph.

Extended Outlook:

WED....................63.......Cloudy and windy with scattered showers in the morning then becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon with a lingering chance for showers - chance for rain is 70% before noon and 30% after 1 P.M.

THU.....................62.......Sunny to partly cloudy and cool for May.

FRI.....................60.......Morning sunshine then increasing clouds with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms developing in the afternoon and evening - chance for rain after 1 P.M. is 60% and 70% after 5 P.M.

Average high through the extended period is 67 degrees and the average low is 44 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....65 degrees

Average low:.....43 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:49 A.M.

Sunset:....8:32 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/11/2009

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Saturday May 9, 2009

** Cool this weekend but more pleasant conditions for Mother's Day.

TODAY: Mainly cloudy with some sprinkles at times - cool for May.

High: 52 degrees.

Wind: Northwest at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for sprinkles today: 20% between 11 A.M. and 11 P.M.

** The UV Index today is 4, which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 40 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Mostly cloudy with a chance sprinkles - temperatures will be in the upper 40s - winds will be West-Northwest at 8 to 16 mph. Sunset 8:28 P.M. Chance for sprinkles is 10%.

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with some sprinkles at times.

Low: 35 degrees.

Wind: Northwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Chance for Sprinkles tonight: 10% between 6 P.M. and 11 P.M.
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SUNDAY: Partly cloudy - Happy Mother's DAY !!!

High: 60 degrees

Wind: North at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy and cool - temperatures will be in the mid 50s with North winds at 6 to 12 mph.

Extended Outlook:

MON.....................64.......Sunny to partly cloudy and warmer with a chance for thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening - chance for thunderstorms after 8 P.M. is 20%.

TUE.....................66.......Windy with a mix of clouds and sun and scattered thunderstorms - chance for thunderstorms is 40%.

Average high through the extended period is 66 degrees and the average low is 43 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....64 degrees

Average low:.....42 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:51 A.M.

Sunset:....8:29 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/09/2009

Friday, May 8, 2009

Friday May 8, 2009

** Cooler weather ahead for the weekend. The moon is full tonight and rises at 8:33 P.M. although it will be difficult to see because of clouds.

TODAY: Some sun during the morning but mainly cloudy today with some peeks of sun - light showers are possible at times today after 10 A.M. but most of the day will be dry.

High: 62 degrees.

Wind: West-Northwest at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain today: 30% between 11 A.M. and 6 P.M.

** The UV Index today is 4, which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 40 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Mostly cloudy with a chance for an isolated showers - temperatures will be in the low 50s - winds will be West-Northwest at 8 to 16 mph. Sunset 8:27 P.M. Chance for rain is 30%.

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with some sprinkles or light showers.

Low: 38 degrees.

Wind: Northwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 10% between 6 P.M. and 8 P.M.
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SATURDAY: Cloudy, breezy and cool with some light showers or sprinkles in the morning then some clearing in the afternoon.

High: 53 degrees

Wind: Northwest at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain: 30% from sunrise to 11 A.M. then less than 10% after 12 P.M.

7 P.M. Partly to mostly cloudy and cool with a chance for rain showers - temperatures will be in the upper 40s with North winds at 6 to 12 mph.

Extended Outlook:

SUN.....................60.......Partly cloudy and cool for May.

MON.....................64.......Sunny to partly cloudy and warmer with a chance for thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening - chance for thunderstorms after 8 P.M. is 20%.

TUE.....................66.......Windy with a mix of clouds and sun and scattered thunderstorms - chance for thunderstorms is 40%.

Average high through the extended period is 66 degrees and the average low is 43 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....64 degrees

Average low:.....42 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:52 A.M.

Sunset:....8:28 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/08/2009

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Thursday May 7, 2009

** A nice day ahead for the Bay Lake area! Cooler weather is coming this weekend especially on Saturday but Sunday will still be nice. The purple lilac flowers are starting to bloom in the Twin Cities which means in about 12 to 14 days ( about May 20th ) they will bloom around Bay Lake.

TODAY: Sunny this morning then becoming partly cloudy and breezy during the afternoon - isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible after 5 P.M. but the risk is very low.

High: 72 degrees.

Wind: West at 9 to 18 mph.

Chance for rain today: 10% between 5 P.M. and 9 P.M.

** The UV Index today is 6, which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 25 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly cloudy with a remote chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm - temperatures will be in the mid 60s - winds will be West-Northwest at 8 to 16 mph. Sunset 8:27 P.M. Chance for rain is 10%.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with decreasing winds.

Low: 44 degrees.

Wind: Northwest at 3 to 6 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 10% between 6 P.M. and 8 P.M.
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FRIDAY: Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming cloudy in the afternoon with a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2 P.M.

High: 62 degrees

Wind: Northwest at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain: 50% from 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. then 60% after 8 P.M.

7 P.M. Cloudy and cool with a chance for rain showers - chance for rain is 60% - temperatures will be in the mid 50s with North winds at 6 to 12 mph.

Extended Outlook:

SAT....................53........Cloudy, breezy and cool with rain in the morning then a chance for showers in the afternoon - skies will start clearing in the late afternoon - chance for rain is 70% before noon and less than 40% in the afternoon.

SUN.....................60.......Partly cloudy and cool for May.

MON.....................64.......Partly cloudy and warmer with a chance for thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening - chance for thunderstorms after 4 P.M. is 30%.

Average high through the extended period is 65 degrees and the average low is 42 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....64 degrees

Average low:.....42 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:54 A.M.

Sunset:....8:27 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/07/2009