Ruttger's Bay Lake - Weather: May 2010

Monday, May 31, 2010

Monday May 31, 2010

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** Lake water temperatures are in the low 70s on Bay Lake right now. Usually 70 degree lake water is the point in which it is safe to swim - lake water temperatures at Bay Lake reach highest levels of about 80 degrees in July.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in June goes from an average high of 72 degrees and an average low of 49 degrees on June 1st to an average high of 78 degrees and average low of 56 degrees on June 30th. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Sunny with low humidity - dew point temperatures in the non-humid mid 40s.

High: 77 degrees.

Wind: Southwest 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 mintues in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Clear to partly cloudy skies - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with Southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:53 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.

TONIGHT: Increasing clouds after sunset.

Low: 58 degrees.

Wind: South at 5 - 10 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

TUESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms especially in the afternoon.

High: 72 degrees.

Wind: West at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for rain: 40% before noon and 70% in the afternoon.

7 P.M. Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms - temperatures will be in the upper 60s with Northwest Winds at 6 to 12 mph. Sunset is 8:54 P.M. Chance for rain is 70%.

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

WED........................71.......Partly cloudy.

THU........................73.......Partly cloudy then scattered showers and thunderstorms possible after sunset - chance for rain Thursday night is 40%.

FRI........................75.......Cloudy withe scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning then a mix of clouds and sun with a chance for spotty showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon - chance for rain is 60% in the morning and 40% in the afternoon.

Average high through the extended period is 72 degrees and the average low is 48 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....72 degrees

Average low:.....48 degrees.

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

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/31/2010

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 27, 2010

Thursday May 27, 2010

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*** FULL MOON TONIGHT rises just after sunset.

** Lake water temperatures are in the mid 60s on Bay Lake right now and should warm into the upper 60s by May 30. Usually 70 degree lake water is the point in which it is safe to swim and that temperature is often reached in June then lake water temperatures reach highest levels of about 80 degrees in July.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in May goes from an average high of 72 degrees and an average low of 47 degrees on May 29th to an average high of 76 degrees and average low of 54 degrees on June 20th. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Sunny with low humidity.

High: 80 degrees.

Wind: East-Southeast at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 0%.

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

7 P.M. Weather: Clear skies - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with East-Southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:50 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.

TONIGHT: Clear skies with a full moon tonight just after sunset.

Low: 50 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

FRIDAY: Sunny and breezy.

High: 83 degrees ( low humidity )

Wind: Southeast at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear skies and breezy conditions - temperatures will be near 80 degrees with Southeast Winds at 8 to 16 mph. Sunset is 8:51 P.M. Chance for rain is 0%.

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

SAT........................85.......Sunny to partly cloudy, breezy and more humid.

SUN........................77.......A mix of clouds and sun with scattered showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 40%.

MON........................70.......Breezy and cooler with a mix of clouds and sun.

Average high through the extended period is 72 degrees and the average low is 47 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....71 degrees

Average low:.....47 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:31 A.M.

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/27/2010

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Wednesday May 26, 2010

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** Lake water temperatures are in the low to mid 60s on Bay Lake right now and should warm into the low 60s by May 25. Usually 70 degree lake water is the point in which it is safe to swim and that temperature is often reached in June then lake water temperatures reach highest levels of about 80 degrees in July.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in May goes from an average high of 72 degrees and an average low of 47 degrees on May 29th to an average high of 76 degrees and average low of 54 degrees on June 20th. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Sunny and less humid.

High: 78 degrees.

Wind: Northwest at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 0%.

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

7 P.M. Weather: Clear skies - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with Northwest winds at 6 to 12 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:49 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.

TONIGHT: Clear skies.

Low: 50 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

THURSDAY: Sunny and pleasant.

High: 81 degrees.

Wind: Southeast at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear skies - temperatures will be in the upper 70s with Northeast Winds at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset is 8:50 P.M. Chance for rain is 0%.

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

FRI........................83.......Sunny and pleasant.

SAT........................85.......Sunny to partly cloudy, breezy and more humid.

SUN........................73.......A mix of clouds and sun with scattered showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 40%.

MON........................70.......Breezy and cooler with a mix of clouds and sun.

Average high through the extended period is 72 degrees and the average low is 47 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....71 degrees

Average low:.....46 degrees.

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

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/26/2010

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Tuesday May 25, 2010

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** Lake water temperatures are in the low 60s on Bay Lake right now and should warm into the low 60s by May 25. Usually 70 degree lake water is the point in which it is safe to swim and that temperature is often reached in June then lake water temperatures reach highest levels of about 80 degrees in July.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in May goes from an average high of 72 degrees and an average low of 47 degrees on May 29th to an average high of 76 degrees and average low of 54 degrees on June 20th. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Partly cloudy and muggy with isolated thunderstorms possible.

High: 84 degrees.

Wind: West-Southwest at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 20% at anytime.

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

7 P.M. Weather: Partly cloudy with a chance for isolated thunderstorms - chance for rain is 20% - temperatures will be in the low 80s with West winds at 8 to 16 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:48 P.M.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a patchy fog late.

Low: 56 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy in the morning then sunny in the afternoon.

High: 78 degrees.

Wind: Northeast at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear skies - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with Northeast Winds at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset is 8:49 P.M. Chance for rain is 0%.

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

THU........................78.......Sunny and pleasant with low humidity.

FRI........................80.......Sunny and pleasant.

SAT........................80.......Sunny to partly cloudy.

SUN........................73.......A mix of clouds and sun with scattered showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 40%.

MON........................70.......Breezy and cooler with a mix of clouds and sun.

Average high through the extended period is 71 degrees and the average low is 47 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....70 degrees

Average low:.....45 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:33 A.M.

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/25/2010

Monday, May 24, 2010

Monday May 24, 2010

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** Lake water temperatures are near 60 degrees on Bay Lake right now and should warm into the low 60s by May 25. Usually 70 degree lake water is the point in which it is safe to swim and that temperature is often reached in June then lake water temperatures reach highest levels of about 80 degrees in July.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in May goes from an average high of 72 degrees and an average low of 47 degrees on May 29th to an average high of 76 degrees and average low of 54 degrees on June 20th. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Partly cloudy, windy, hot and humid with isolated thunderstorms possible.

High: 88 degrees with dew point temps in the low to mid 60s ( heat index low 90s ).

Wind: Southeast at 15 to 25 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 20% at anytime.

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

7 P.M. Weather: Partly cloudy with a chance for isolated thunderstorms - chance for rain is 20% - temperatures will be in the mid 80s with Southeast winds at 10 to 20 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:46 P.M.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a chance for spotty thunderstorms.

Low: 68 degrees.

Wind: Southeast 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 20%.

TUESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy and breezy with scattered thunderstorms - some of the storms could be Strong to Severe.

High: 82 degrees ( humid ).

Wind: Southwest at 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain: 30% before noon then 70% the rest of the day.

7 P.M. Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the area - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with Southwest Winds at 8 to 16 mph. Sunset is 8:48 P.M. Chance for rain is 70%.

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

WED........................79.......Partly cloudy in the morning then Sunny and less humid.

THU........................78.......Sunny and pleasant with low humidity.

FRI........................76.......Partly cloudy.

Average high through the extended period is 71 degrees and the average low is 47 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....70 degrees

Average low:.....44 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:34 A.M.

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/24/2010

Friday, May 21, 2010

Friday May 21, 2010

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Some warm days heading toward Ruttgers/Bay Lake starting over the weekend and continuing into next week - temperatures will be in the 80s and some spots in Minnesota could even see 90 degrees. Higher humidity and thunderstorms will also come along with the heat next week - some Strong storms are possible this upcoming Sunday and Monday near the Bay Lake area. Looking out farther it appears above average temperatures will continue into Memorial Day weekend.

** Lake water temperatures are near 60 degrees on Bay Lake right now and should warm into the low 60s by May 25. Usually 70 degree lake water is the point in which it is safe to swim and that temperature is often reached in June then lake water temperatures reach highest levels of about 80 degrees in July.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in May goes from an average high of 70 degrees and an average low of 45 degrees on May 20th to an average high of 76 degrees and average low of 54 degrees on June 20th. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Mostly cloudy with a few sprinkles or light showers but nothing heavy or long lasting exptected. Some peeks of sun are possible at times today.

High: 71 degrees.

Wind: East-Southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 20%.

** The UV Index today is 3, which is LOW, sunburn not likely today due to thick cloud cover.

7 P.M. Weather: Decreasing clouds - temperatures will be in the upper 60s with Southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:42 P.M.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with patchy fog late.

Low: 52 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy, windy and warmer with a chance for isolated thunderstorms and some of the storms could be Strong in the late afternoon and evening.

High: 80 degrees.

Wind: Southeast at 12 to 24 mph.

Chance for rain: 30% after 4 P.M.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy skies with a few isolated thunderstorms in the area - temperatures will be in the upper 70s with Southeast Winds at 10 to 20 mph. Sunset is 8:43 P.M. Chance for rain is 30%.

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

SUN........................85.......Partly cloudy and humid with a chance for scattered thunderstorms at anytime - some of the storms could be Strong - chance for rain at anytime is 40%.

MON........................84.......Partly cloudy and humid with a chance for scattered thunderstorms at anytime - some of the storms could be Strong - chance for rain at anytime is 40%.

TUE........................85.......Partly cloudy and humid with a chance for scattered thunderstorms at anytime - some of the storms could be Strong - chance for rain at anytime is 40%.

Average high through the extended period is 70 degrees and the average low is 46 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....70 degrees

Average low:.....44 degrees.

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

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/21/2010

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Thursday May 20, 2010

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Some warm days heading toward Ruttgers/Bay Lake starting over the weekend and continuing into next week - temperatures will be in the 80s and some spots in Minnesota could even see 90 degrees. Higher humidity and thunderstorms will also come along with the heat next week - some Strong storms are possible this upcoming Sunday and Monday near the Bay Lake area. Looking out farther it appears above average temperatures will continue into Memorial Day weekend.

** Lake water temperatures are in the mid to upper 50s on Bay Lake right now and should warm into the low 60s by May 25. Usually 70 degree lake water is the point in which it is safe to swim and that temperature is often reached in June then lake water temperatures reach highest levels of about 80 degrees in July.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in May goes from an average high of 70 degrees and an average low of 45 degrees on May 20th to an average high of 76 degrees and average low of 54 degrees on June 20th. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Sunny and pleasant.

High: 80 degrees.

Wind: East-Southeast at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for Rain and Snow 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.

7 P.M. Weather: Increasing high clouds - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with East-Southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:41 P.M.

TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy.

Low: 52 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

FRIDAY: Cooler with partly to mostly cloudy skies and a slight chance for a few sprinkles.

High: 73 degrees.

Wind: Southeast at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain and snow: 20% for a few sprinkles during the day.

7 P.M. Partly to mostly cloudy skies - temperatures will be near 70 degrees with Southeast Winds at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset is 8:42 P.M.

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

SAT........................80.......Partly cloudy and windy with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm at anytime - chance for rain is 10%.

SUN........................85.......Partly cloudy with a chance for scattered thunderstorms at anytime - some of the storms could be Strong - chance for rain at anytime is 40%.

MON........................84.......Partly cloudy with a chance for scattered thunderstorms at anytime - some of the storms could be Strong - chance for rain at anytime is 40%.

Average high through the extended period is 70 degrees and the average low is 45 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....70 degrees

Average low:.....44 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:37 A.M.

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/20/2009

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Wednesday May 19, 2010

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Some warm days heading toward Ruttgers/Bay Lake starting over the weekend and continuing into next week - temperatures will be in the 80s and some spots in Minnesota could even see 90 degrees. Higher humidity and thunderstorms will also come along with the heat next week - some Strong storms are possible this upcoming Sunday and Monday near the Bay Lake area.

** Lake water temperatures are in the low to mid 50s on Bay Lake right now and should warm close to 60 degrees by May 25. Usually 70 degree lake water is the point in which it is safe to swim and that temperature is often reached in June then lake water temperatures reach highest levels of about 80 degrees in July.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in May goes from an average high of 70 degrees and an average low of 45 degrees on May 20th to an average high of 76 degrees and average low of 54 degrees on June 20th. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Sunny and pleasant.

High: 79 degrees.

Wind: East-Southeast at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for Rain and Snow 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.

7 P.M. Weather: Clear skies - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with East-Southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:39 P.M.

TONIGHT: Clear skies with some patchy ground fog possible late.

Low: 48 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

THURSDAY: Sunny, breezy and warm.

High: 80 degrees.

Wind: Southeast at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for rain and snow: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear skies - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with Southeast Winds at 7 to 14 mph. Sunset is 8:41 P.M.

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

FRI........................73.......Partly cloudy and breezy with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm after 10 P.M. - chance for rain after 10 P.M. is 10%.

SAT........................80.......Partly cloudy and windy.

SUN........................85.......Partly cloudy with a chance for scattered thunderstorms after 2 P.M. - some of the storms could be Strong - chance for rain after 2 P.M. is 40%.

Average high through the extended period is 70 degrees and the average low is 45 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....70 degrees

Average low:.....44 degrees.

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

Sunset:....8:39 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/19/2009

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Tuesday May 18, 2010

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** Lake water temperatures are in the low to mid 50s on Bay Lake right now and should warm close to 60 degrees by May 25. Usually 70 degree lake water is the point in which it is safe to swim and that temperature is often reached in June then lake water temperatures reach highest levels of about 80 degrees in July.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in May goes from an average high of 70 degrees and an average low of 45 degrees on May 20th to an average high of 76 degrees and average low of 54 degrees on June 20th. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Sunny and pleasant.

High: 78 degrees.

Wind: East-Southeast at 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for Rain and Snow 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.

7 P.M. Weather: Clear skies - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with East-Southeast winds at 3 to 6 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:38 P.M.

TONIGHT: Clear skies with some patchy ground fog possible late.

Low: 48 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

WEDNESDAY: Sunny and warm!

High: 78 degrees.

Wind: Southeast at 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for rain and snow: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear skies - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with Southeast Winds at 4 to 8 mph. Sunset is 8:39 P.M.

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

THU........................74.......Morning sun then partly cloudy.

FRI........................74.......Partly cloudy and breezy with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm after 10 P.M. - chance for rain after 10 P.M. is 10%.

SAT........................76.......Partly cloudy and breezy.

SUN........................78.......Partly cloudy with a chance for scattered thunderstorms after 2 P.M. - some of the storms could be Strong - chance for rain after 2 P.M. is 40%.

Average high through the extended period is 70 degrees and the average low is 45 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....70 degrees

Average low:.....44 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:39 A.M.

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/18/2009

Monday, May 17, 2010

Monday May 17, 2010

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** Lake water temperatures are in the low to mid 50s on Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in May goes from an average high of 70 degrees and an average low of 45 degrees on May 20th to an average high of 76 degrees and average low of 54 degrees on June 20th. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Sunny and pleasant.

High: 75 degrees.

Wind: East-Southeast at 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for Rain and Snow 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.

7 P.M. Weather: Clear skies - temperatures will be in the low 70s with East-Southeast winds at 3 to 6 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:37 P.M.

TONIGHT: Clear skies with some patchy ground fog possible late.

Low: 46 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

TUESDAY: Sunny and warm!

High: 77 degrees.

Wind: Southeast at 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for rain and snow: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear skies - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with Southeast Winds at 3 to 6 mph. Sunset is 8:38 P.M.

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

WED........................80.......Sunny.

THU........................74.......Morning sun then partly cloudy.

FRI........................74.......Partly cloudy and breezy with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm after 10 P.M. - chance for rain after 10 P.M. is 10%.

Average high through the extended period is 70 degrees and the average low is 45 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....70 degrees

Average low:.....44 degrees.

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

Sunset:....8:37 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/17/2009