Ruttger's Bay Lake - Weather: July 2009

Friday, July 31, 2009

Friday July 31, 2009

** Lake temperatures are running in the low 70s around Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in July goes from an average high of 81 and an average low of 58 degrees on August 1st to an average high of 73 and average low of 52 on August 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Partly cloudy through noon then partly to mostly cloudy the rest of the afternoon with a chance for isolated thunderstorms after 3 P.M.

High: 79 degrees.

Wind: Southwest at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for rain today: 20% 4 P.M. through 6 P.M. then 60% 7 P.M. through 8 P.M. and 90% 9 P.M. through 8 A.M. Saturday

** 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 a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 60% - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with Southwest winds at 7 to 14 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:45 P.M.

TONIGHT: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms.

Low: 55 degrees.

Wind: West 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 90% 9 P.M. through 8 A.M. Saturday then 30% 9 A.M. through 2 P.M.

SATURDAY: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning then a mix of clouds and sun in the afternoon with windy conditions.

High: 71 degrees.

Wind: Northwest 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain: 90% at 8 A.M. then 30% 9 A.M. through 2 P.M. and less than 20% the rest of the day.

7 P.M. Decreasing clouds and winds with cool conditions - temperatures will be in the mid 60s with West winds at 5 to 10 mph - chance for rain is 0%. Sunset is 8:44 P.M.

Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

SUN....................75........Partly cloudy with a slight chance for scattered thunderstorms during the afternoon - chance for rain in the morning is 20% and 50% in the afternoon.

MON....................75........Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning then partly cloudy during the afternoon - chance for rain is 30% in the morning.

TUE....................75........Partly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms possible in the afternoon and evening - chance for rain is 30%.

Much warmer weather will move into the area after August 6th and a string of days of +80 degree weather will move back into the area.

Average high through the extended period is 81 degrees and the average low is 58 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....81 degrees

Average low:.....58 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:53 A.M.

Sunset:....8:45 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/31/2009

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, July 30, 2009

Thursday July 30, 2009

** Cool weather will continue today but weather patterns will be changing the first week of August and by August 6th some warm +80 degree weather will return to the region after what has been a very cool July.

** Lake temperatures are running in the low 70s around Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in July goes from an average high of 79 and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 and average low of 58 on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Mostly cloudy through the mid afternoon along with scattered showers at times then some peeks of sun during the afternoon with a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms but nothing heavy or long lasting expected.

High: 69 degrees.

Wind: Northwest at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain today: 80% 9 A.M. through 12 P.M. then 40% 12 P.M. through 5 P.M. and 20% 6 P.M. through 8 P.M.

** The UV Index today is 3, which is MODERATE meaning you can sunburn in 60 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly to mostly cloudy with a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 20% - temperatures will be in the mid 60s with Northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:46 P.M.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with areas of patchy fog.

Low: 53 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 20% 6 P.M. through 8 P.M. then 00% 9 P.M. through sunrise Friday.

FRIDAY: Patchy morning fog then warmer with sunny to partly cloudy skies and a chance for isolated thunderstorms after 5 P.M.

High: 77 degrees.

Wind: Southwest 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain: 20% from 5 P.M. through 9 P.M. then 70% 10 P.M. through sunrise Saturday.

7 P.M. Partly to mostly cloudy with a chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with Southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph - chance for rain is 20%. Sunset is 8:45 P.M.

Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

SAT....................73........Cloudy in the morning with scattered showers and thunderstorms until noon then partly cloudy in the afternoon - chance for rain in the morning is 80%.

SUN....................75........Partly cloudy with a slight chance for scattered thunderstorms during the afternoon - chance for rain in the morning is 20% and 50% in the afternoon.

MON....................75........Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning then partly cloudy during the afternoon - chance for rain is 30% in the morning.

Much warmer weather will move into the area after August 5th and a string of days of +80 degree weather will move back into the area.

Average high through the extended period is 81 degrees and the average low is 58 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....81 degrees

Average low:.....58 degrees.

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

Sunset:....8:46 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/30/2009

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Wednesday July 29, 2009

** Cooler weather coming back into the area again this week but weather patterns will be changing the first week of August and by August 6th some warm +80 degree weather will return to the region after what has been a very cool July.

** Lake temperatures are running in the low 70s around Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in July goes from an average high of 79 and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 and average low of 58 on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Sunny this morning then increasing clouds this afternoon with a slight chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm after 3 P.M.

High: 72 degrees.

Wind: Northwest at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain today: 20% 3 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: Partly to mostly cloudy with a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 20% - temperatures will be in the upper 60s with Northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:47 P.M.

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Low: 54 degrees.

Wind: West-Northwest at 2 to 4 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 20% 6 P.M. through 8 P.M. then 70% 9 P.M. through sunrise Thursday.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy and very cool with with periods of rain and thunder.

High: 65 degrees.

Wind: West-Northwest 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain: 100% from 6 A.M. through 8 P.M.

7 P.M. Cloudy with a chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms - temperatures will be in the low 60s with Northwest winds at 4 to 8 mph - chance for rain is 80%. Sunset is 8:46 P.M.

Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

FRI....................75........Patchy fog in the morning then becoming partly cloudy and turning warmer - an isolated thunderstorm is possible during the afternoon - chance for rain is 20%.

SAT....................73........A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms mainly before noon - chance for rain is 20%.

SUN....................70........Increasing clouds with scattered showers developing during the afternoon - very cool for July.

Much warmer weather will move into the area after August 5th and a string of days of +80 degree weather will move back into the area.

Average high through the extended period is 81 degrees and the average low is 58 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....81 degrees

Average low:.....58 degrees.

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

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/29/2009

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Tuesday July 28, 2009

** Cooler weather coming back into the area again this week but weather patterns will be changing the first week of August and by August 6th some warm +80 degree weather will return to the region after what has been a very cool July.

** Lake temperatures are running in the low to mid 70s around Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in July goes from an average high of 79 and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 and average low of 58 on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Partly cloudy and breezy with cool temperatures for July.

High: 72 degrees.

Wind: Northwest at 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain today: 0% all 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: Partly cloudy - chance for rain is 0% - temperatures will be in the upper 60s with Northwest winds at 7 to 14 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:48 P.M.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and cool.

Low: 50 degrees.

Wind: West-Northwest at 2 to 4 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy in the morning then increasing clouds in the afternoon with a chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms after 6 P.M.

High: 72 degrees.

Wind: West-Northwest 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain: 20% from 6 P.M. through 9 P.M.

7 P.M. Cloudy with a chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms - temperatures will be in the mid 60s with Northwest winds at 4 to 8 mph - chance for rain is 20%. Sunset is 8:47 P.M.

Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

THU....................62........Very cool for July with cloudy skies and scattered showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 100%.

FRI....................75........A chance for showers in the morning then becoming partly cloudy and not as cool.

SAT....................73........A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms mainly before noon - chance for rain is 20%.

SUN....................70........Increasing clouds with scattered showers developing during the afternoon - very cool for July.

Much warmer weather will move into the area after August 5th and a string of days of +80 degree weather will move back into the area.

Average high through the extended period is 81 degrees and the average low is 58 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....81 degrees

Average low:.....58 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:50 A.M.

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/28/2009

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Monday July 27, 2009

** Some Strong Thunderstorms are possible during the morning hours between 12 A.M. and 10 A.M. in the Bay Lake area - some of the storms could produce brief heavy downpours of rain, hail and high winds - the storms will approach from the northwest.

** Lake temperatures are running in the low to mid 70s around Bay Lake and should be in the upper 70s around July 25th.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in July goes from an average high of 79 and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 and average low of 58 on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Areas of fog with scattered thunderstorms in the morning and some could be Strong with brief heavy downpours of rain, hail and gusty winds then a mix of clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms redeveloping in the afternoon.

High: 79 degrees.

Wind: Northwest at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for rain today: 100% 12 A.M. through 7 A.M. then 50% 8 A.M. through 2 P.M. then 60% 3 P.M. through 6 P.M. and 20% 7 P.M. through 10 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 to mostly cloudy with spotty thunderstorms - chance for rain is 60% - temperatures will be in the low 70s with Northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:49 P.M.

TONIGHT: Spotty showers and thunderstorms through 10 P.M. then partly cloudy to mostly clear with patchy fog late.

Low: 58 degrees.

Wind: Northwest at 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 20% until 10 P.M. then 0%.

TUESDAY: Breey and cool with a mix of clouds and sun.

High: 72 degrees.

Wind: Northwest 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Breezy and cool with partly to mostly cloudy skies - temperatures will be in the mid 60s with Northwest winds at 8 to 16 mph - chance for rain is 0%. Sunset is 8:48 P.M.

Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

WED....................72........Partly cloudy and cool with a few isolated showers possible in the afternoon - chance for rain is 20%.

THU....................65........Very cool for July with cloudy skies and scattered showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 80%.

FRI....................71........A chance for showers in the morning then becoming partly cloudy and not as cool.

SAT....................73........A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms mainly before noon - chance for rain is 20%.

SUN....................78........Partly cloudy and warmer.

Average high through the extended period is 81 degrees and the average low is 58 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....81 degrees

Average low:.....58 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:48 A.M.

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/27/2009

Friday, July 24, 2009

Friday July 24, 2009

** Lake temperatures are running in the low to mid 70s around Bay Lake and should be in the upper 70s around July 25th.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in July goes from an average high of 79 and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 and average low of 58 on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Sunny to partly cloudy with breezy conditions.

High: 79 degrees.

Wind: Northwest at 10 to 20 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: Breezy with clear to partly cloudy skies - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with Northwest winds at 9 to 10 mph - chance for rain is 0%. Sunset tonight is 8:52 P.M.

TONIGHT: Clear to partly cloudy.

Low: 57 degrees.

Wind: Northwest at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

SATURDAY: Breey with partly to mostly cloudy skies and isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon - chance for rain is 40% all day - nothing long lasting or heavy expected with the scattered showers and thunderstorms.

High: 72 degrees.

Wind: Northwest 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain: 40% all day.

7 P.M. Partly to mostly cloudy cloudy with a slight chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm - temperatures will be in the upper 60s with West-Northwest winds at 9 to 18 mph - chance for rain is 40%. Sunset is 8:51 P.M.

Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

SUN....................78........Partly cloudy and warmer.

MON....................75........Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 60%.

TUE....................72........Partly cloudy and cool for July.

Average high through the extended period is 81 degrees and the average low is 58 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....81 degrees

Average low:.....58 degrees.

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

Sunset:....8:52 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/24/2009

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Thursday July 23, 2009

** A few isolated showers and thunderstorms possible today but most of the day and area will be dry then showers and thunderstorms likley late tonight through Friday. A few stronger storms are possible late this afternoon and evening just northwest of Bay Lake - the storms later tonight could produce brief heavy downpours of rain, hail, frequent lightning and high wind gusts.

** Lake temperatures are running in the low to mid 70s around Bay Lake and should be in the upper 70s around July 25th.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in July goes from an average high of 79 and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 and average low of 58 on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Partly cloudy with with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible at anytime especially this afternoon - some of the storms could be Strong and produce hail, gusty winds, frequent lightning and some heavier downpours of rain - widespread Severe weather is not expected but be prepared to move indoors if a storm approaches - the greatest risk for storms today will be about 100 miles northwest of Bay Lake.

High: 81 degrees.

Wind: Southwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Chance for rain today: 20% before noon then 30% noon through 2 P.M. and 50% 3 P.M. through 8 P.M. then 80% after 9 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: Partly cloudy with spotty showers and thunderstorms in the area - some of the storms could produce hail, brief heavy downpours of rain and frequent lightning - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with Southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph but higher gusts possible near thunderstorms - chance for rain is 50%. Sunset tonight is 8:53 P.M.

TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms - heavy downpours of rain possible at times.

Low: 62 degrees.

Wind: Southwest at 7 to 14 mph with higher gusts near thunderstorms.

Chance for rain tonight: 50% through 8:00 P.M. then 80% after 9 P.M. through sunrise Friday.

FRIDAY: Breey with partly to mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers and thunderstorms especially in the morning.

High: 76 degrees.

Wind: West-Southwest at 8 to 16 mph in the morning then Northwest at 9 to 18 mph in the afternoon.

Chance for rain: 80% sunrise through 12 P.M. then 50% 12 P.M. through 3 P.M. and 30% the rest of the day.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy with a slight chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm - temperatures will be near 70 degrees with West-Northwest winds at 8 to 16 mph - chance for rain is 30%. Sunset is 8:52 P.M.

Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

SAT....................72........Cooler with partly to mostly cloudy skies and chance for spotty showers - chance for rain is 30%.

SUN....................78........Partly cloudy and warmer.

MON....................75........Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 60%.

Average high through the extended period is 81 degrees and the average low is 57 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....81 degrees

Average low:.....57 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:44 A.M.

Sunset:....8:53 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/23/2009

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Wednesday July 22, 2009

** More thundertorms will develop later today during the afternoon - Severe weather is not expected at this time but some of the storms could be a bit strong between 2 P.M. and 7 P.M. producing hail, frequent lightning, gusty winds and brief heavy downpours of rain. Areas of fog will develop later tonight.

** Lake temperatures are running in the low to mid 70s around Bay Lake and should be in the upper 70s around July 25th.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in July goes from an average high of 79 and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 and average low of 58 on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Partly cloudy with with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible at anytime especially this afternoon - some of the storms could be Strong and produce hail, gusty winds, frequent lightning and some heavier downpours of rain - widespread Severe weather is not expected but be prepared to move indoors if a storm approaches.

High: 78 degrees.

Wind: West-Northwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Chance for rain today: 20% before noon then 40% noon through 2 P.M. and 70% 3 P.M. through 8 P.M. then less than 20% after 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 spotty showers and thunderstorms in the area - some of the storms could produce hail, brief heavy downpours of rain and frequent lightning - temperatures will be near 70 degrees with West-Northwest winds at 3 to 6 mph but higher gusts possible near thunderstorms - chance for rain is 70%. Sunset tonight is 8:54 P.M.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms before 11 P.M. Areas of fog will develop later tonight.

Low: 57 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 80% through 8:00 P.M. then 20% 9 P.M. through sunrise Thursday.

THURSDAY: Areas of fog in the morning through 8 A.M. then partly cloudy with a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.

High: 82 degrees.

Wind: West-Southwest at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain: 20% 12 P.M. through 3 P.M. then 40% 4 P.M. through 6 P.M. and 60% the rest of the evening through sunrise Friday.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the area - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with West-Southwest winds at 6 to 12 mph - chance for rain is 60%. Sunset is 8:53 P.M.

Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

FRI....................78........Breezy with a mix of clouds and sun with a chance for Scattered thunderstorms - chance for rain is 40% all day.

SAT....................72........Cooler with partly to mostly cloudy skies and chance for spotty showers - chance for rain is 30%.

SUN....................74........A mix of clouds and sun.

Average high through the extended period is 81 degrees and the average low is 57 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....81 degrees

Average low:.....57 degrees.

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

Sunset:....8:54 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/22/2009

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Tuesday July 21, 2009

** More thundertorms will develop later today during the afternoon - Severe weather is not expected at this time but some of the storms could be a bit strong between 2 P.M. and 7 P.M. producing frequent lightning, gusty winds and brief heavy downpours of rain. Areas of fog will develop later tonight.

** Lake temperatures are running in the low to mid 70s around Bay Lake and should be in the upper 70s around July 25th.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in July goes from an average high of 79 and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 and average low of 58 on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Partly cloudy after 11 A.M. with with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible at times after 1 P.M. - nothing Severe expected at this time but be prepared for gusty winds, frequent lightning and some heavier downpours of rain.

High: 74 degrees.

Wind: Southwest at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain today: 50% 1:00 P.M. through 7:00 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 spotty showers and thunderstorms in the area - some of the storms could produce brief heavy downpours of rain but by 7 P.M. most of the storms should be east of Bay Lake - temperatures will be near 70 degrees with Southwest winds at 3 to 6 mph but higher gusts possible near thunderstorms - chance for rain is 50%. Sunset tonight is 8:55 P.M.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms mainly to the east at times mainly before 12 A.M. Areas of fog will develop later tonight.

Low: 57 degrees.

Wind: South-Southwest at 2 to 4 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 50% through 8:00 P.M. then 20% 9 P.M. through 12 A.M.

WEDNESDAY: Areas of fog in the morning through 8 A.M. then partly cloudy.

High: 78 degrees.

Wind: West-Northwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with West-Northwest winds at 4 to 8 mph - chance for rain is 0%. Sunset is 8:54 P.M.

Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

THU....................82........Partly cloudy with a chance for thunderstorms after 8 P.M. - chance for rain in the evening is 30%.

FRI....................78........Breezy with a mix of clouds and sun with a chance for Scattered thunderstorms - chance for rain is 40% all day.

SAT....................72........Cooler with partly to mostly cloudy skies and chance for spotty showers - chance for rain is 30%.

SUN....................74........A mix of clouds and sun.

Average high through the extended period is 81 degrees and the average low is 57 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....81 degrees

Average low:.....57 degrees.

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

Sunset:....8:55 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/21/2009

Monday, July 20, 2009

Monday July 20, 2009

** Thunderstorms are coming! A line of non-severe thunderstorms will approach the Ruttgers/Bay Lake area around 6:30 P.M. The storms will look stronger than they really are but be prepared for some small dime size hail when the storms first move into the area around 6:30 P.M. along with some brief heavy downpours of rain and frequent lightning then a moderate rain will fall through 8:30 P.M. with rainfall amounts of .50" to 1" - some peeks of sun possible around sunset ( 8:56 P.M. ).

** Lake temperatures are running in the low to mid 70s around Bay Lake and should be in the upper 70s around July 25th.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in July goes from an average high of 79 and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 and average low of 58 on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Breezy with increasing clouds and scattered showers and thunderstorms possible at times after 12 P.M. - nothing Severe expected but be prepared for lightning at times and some heavier downpours of rain.

High: 74 degrees.

Wind: South at 9 to 18 mph.

Chance for rain today: 100% 6:30 P.M. through 8:30 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 in the area - some of the storms will produce some small hail around 6:30 P.M. then heavy downpours through 8:30 P.M. then lighter rain after that with some clearing around sunset - temperatures will be in the upper 60s with South winds at 8 to 16 mph but higher gusts possible near thunderstorms - chance for rain is 100%. Sunset tonight is 8:56 P.M.

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms at times mainly before 9 P.M.

Low: 58 degrees.

Wind: South-Southwest at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 100% through 8:30 P.M. then 40% 9 P.M. through sunrise Tuesday.

TUESDAY: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning then a mix of clouds and sun in the afternoon with a chance for isolated showers and thundrestorms redeveloping.

High: 74 degrees.

Wind: West-Southwest at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain: 80% at 12 A.M. through 7 A.M. then 50% 8 A.M. through 12 P.M. and 20% the rest of the day.

7 P.M. Partly to mostly cloudy - temperatures will be near 70 degrees with West winds at 5 to 10 mph - chance for rain is 10%. Sunset is 8:55 P.M.

Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

WED....................78........Partly cloudy.

THU....................82........Partly cloudy.

FRI....................82........Partly cloudy with a chance for isolated thunderstorms - chance for rain is 30% all day.

SAT....................75........Cooler with partly to mostly cloudy skies and chance for spotty showers - chance for rain is 30%.

SUN....................74........A mix of clouds and sun.

Average high through the extended period is 81 degrees and the average low is 57 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....81 degrees

Average low:.....57 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:41 A.M.

Sunset:....8:56 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/20/2009

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Sunday July 19, 2009

TODAY: Sunny with a few puffy clouds - low humidity and very pleasant.

High: 78 degrees.

Wind: South at 5 to 10 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 skies with light winds - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with South winds at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:57 P.M.

TONIGHT: Clear skies with light winds.

Low: 55 degrees.

Wind: South at 3 to 6 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

MONDAY: Breezy with Sunny skies in the morning then increasing clouds around noon and a chance for scattered thunderstorms after 4 P.M.

High: 78 degrees ( it will be slightly humid with dew point temperatures near 60 degrees in the late afternoon ).

Wind: South at 9 to 18 mph.

Chance for rain: 30% at 4 P.M. then 50% 5 P.M. through 9 P.M. and 70% 10 P.M. through sunrise Tuesday.

7 P.M. Partly to mostly cloudy and breezy with a chance for scattered thunderstorms - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with South winds at 8 to 16 mph - chance for rain is 50%. Sunset is 8:56 P.M.

Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

TUE....................77........Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning then a chance for thunderstorms in the afternoon with a mix of clouds and sun - chance for rain is 70% in the morning and 40% in the afternoon.

WED....................76........A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for isolated thunderstorms mainly in the morning - chance for rain is 50% in the morning and 30% in the afternoon - most of the day will be dry.

THU....................80........Partly cloudy during the day then a chance for scattered thunderstorms after 10 P.M. - chance for rain after 10 P.M. is 40%.

FRI....................77........Cloudy in the morning with a chance for spotty showers and thunderstorms then partly cloudy during the afternoon with less humid conditions - chance for rain in the morning is 20%.

SAT....................75........Partly cloudy and breezy.

SUN....................76........Partly cloudy.

Average high through the extended period is 81 degrees and the average low is 57 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....81 degrees

Average low:.....57 degrees.

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

Sunset:....8:57 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/19/2009

Friday, July 17, 2009

Friday July 17, 2009

** One more day of cool weather - the past week of weather in north-central Minnesota has been more like late September which most likely means that late September will feel more like mid July ( 80s and 90s )so plan a September trip back to Ruttgers! Very nice weather will return by the weekend and on Sunday it will feel like a perfect 10!!!!!

** Lake temperatures are running in the low to mid 70s around Bay Lake and should be in the upper 70s around July 25th.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in July goes from an average high of 79 and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 and average low of 58 on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Cloudy, breezy and very cool for July with brief rain showers at times especially this morning - some peeks of sun possible late this afternoon.

High: 60 degrees.

Wind: North at 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain today: 70% before 11 A.M. then 20% the rest of the day.

** The UV Index today is 2, which is LOW meaning sunburn is not likely today.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly to mostly cloudy, breezy and cool - temperatures will be in the mid 50s with North winds at 9 to 18 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:59 P.M.

TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy and cool.

Low: 50 degrees.

Wind: North at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

SATURDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy in the morning then partly cloudy during the afternoon - still cool but warmer than it has been the past week.

High: 70 degrees.

Wind: North at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy - temperatures will be in the mid 60s with North winds at 6 to 12 mph - chance for rain is 0%. Sunset is 8:58 P.M.

Extended Outlook for the Ruttgers area at Bay Lake, MN:

SUN....................78........Sunny and finally feeling like Summer!

MON....................80........Sunny to partly cloudy with a chance for isolated thunderstorms late Monday night - chance for rain is 20% after 9 P.M.

TUE....................77........Cloudy with spotty showers and thunderstorms in the morning then a chance for thunderstorms in the afternoon with a mix of clouds and sun - chance for rain is 70% in the morning and 40% in the afternoon.

Average high through the extended period is 80 degrees and the average low is 56 degrees.