Ruttger's Bay Lake - Weather: July 2010

Friday, July 30, 2010

Friday July 30, 2010

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** Lake water temperatures are in the upper 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 late July goes from an average high of 81 degrees and an average low of 58 degrees. During the month of August the average high is 81 degrees and the average low is 58 degrees on August 1st then an average high of 79 degrees and average low of 56 degrees on August 15th and an average high of 74 degrees and average low of 53 degrees on August 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Partly to mostly cloudy and humid with some spotty showers and thunderstorms at times - chance for rain is 60% all day.

High: 78 degrees ( dew points in the humid mid 60s )

Wind: Southeast winds at 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 60% during the day and 40% in the evening.

** 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 with spotty thunderstorms in the area - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with muggy conditions and winds will be from the Southeast at 3 to 6 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:46 P.M. - chance for rain is 40%.

TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy with spotty showers and thunderstorms in the area - some patchy fog possible after midnight.

Low: 62 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 40%.

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with a slight chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm in the afternoon - chance for rain is 20% during the day.

High: 82 degrees ( dew point temperatures will be humid in mid 60s ).

Wind: Northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph.

Chance for rain: Chance for rain is 20%.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy and muggy with temperatures in the upper 70s and winds from the Northwest at 2 to 4 mph. Chance for rain is 20% then 50% after midnight. Sunset Saturday night is 8:45 P.M.

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

SUNDAY....................................83...Partly to mostly cloudy and humid with scattered thunderstorms - chance for rain is 50% in the morning then 60% around noon and 40% in the late afternoon and evening.

MONDAY...................................85...Partly cloudy and humid with spotty thunderstorms - chance for rain all day and evening is 50%.

TUESDAY...................................84...Sunny to Partly cloudy and humid.

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:...5:54 A.M.

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/30/2010

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.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Wednesday July 28, 2010

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** Beautiful Day ahead on Bay Lake!!!!

** Lake water temperatures are in the upper 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 late July goes from an average high of 81 degrees and an average low of 58 degrees. During the month of August the average high is 81 degrees and the average low is 58 degrees on August 1st then an average high of 79 degrees and average low of 56 degrees on August 15th and an average high of 74 degrees and average low of 53 degrees on August 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Mostly sunny and pleasant with lower humidity.

High: 79 degrees ( dew points in the low 50s - not humid )

Wind: Northwest winds at 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 skies - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with low humidity and the winds will be from the Northwest at 4 to 8 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:48 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.

TONIGHT: Clear skies with some patchy fog in low lying areas after midnight.

Low: 56 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

THURSDAY: Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy in the late afternoon.

High: 80 degrees ( dew point temperatures will be in the comfortable non-humid mid 50s ).

Wind: Southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph.

Chance for rain: Chance for rain is 0%.

7 P.M. Increasing clouds with temperatures in the mid 70s and winds from the Souteast at 4 to 12 mph. Chance for rain is 0%. Sunset Thursday night is 8:47 P.M.

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

FRIDAY....................................72...Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms - chance for rain is 70% in the morning and afternoon and 40% in the evening.

SATURDAY...............................80...Partly cloudy.

SUNDAY...................................82...Sunny to Partly cloudy.

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/28/2010

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Tuesday July 27, 2010

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*****Strong T-Storms moving east of Bay Lake but more storms on the way so be prepared for some Severe thunderstorms at anytime today.

** Lake water temperatures are in the upper 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 late July goes from an average high of 81 degrees and an average low of 58 degrees. During the month of August the average high is 81 degrees and the average low is 58 degrees on August 1st then an average high of 79 degrees and average low of 56 degrees on August 15th and an average high of 74 degrees and average low of 53 degrees on August 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Partly to mostly cloudy and very humid with scattered thunderstorms on and off through the day - some of the storms may be Severe with frequent lightning, hail, heavy rains and damaging winds - chance for rain today is 90%.

High: 84 degrees ( dew points in the low 70s - very humid )

Wind: Southwest winds at 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 90%.

** 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 scattered thunderstorms and some could be Severe especially to the south - temperatures will be near 80 degrees ( humid ) with winds from the West at 9 to 18 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:49 P.M. - chance for rain is 90%.

TONIGHT: Cloudy with thunderstorms producing heavy downpours of rain - chance for rain is 90%.

Low: 62 degrees.

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

Chance for rain tonight: 90%.

WEDNESDAY: Sunny, cooler and less humid.

High: 78 degrees ( dew point temperatures will be in the comfortable non-humid mid 50s ).

Wind: Northwest winds at 9 to 18 mph.

Chance for rain: Chance for rain is 0%.

7 P.M. Clear skies with temperatures in the mid 70s and winds from the Northwest at 6 to 12 mph. Chance for rain is 0%. Sunset Wednesday night is 8:48 P.M.

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

THURSDAY..............................79...Sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant.

FRIDAY....................................81...Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening - chance for rain is 30% in the afternoon and 40% in the evening.

SATURDAY...............................80...Partly cloudy with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm - chance for rain is 30%.

SUNDAY.................................82...Partly cloudy.

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/27/2010

Monday, July 26, 2010

Tuesday July 27, 2010

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*****Severe T-Storm now in the city of Brainerd and heading toward the Bay Lake area as of 7:30am - the most intense part of the storm will move south of Brainerd toward the Little Falls area thru 8am but be ready for gusty winds on the leading edge of the storm before 8am followed by rain - additional active thunderstorms can be expected this afternoon. Check link http://www.kare11.com/weather/wx_skyscan.aspx?map=stc&img=3&appCode=43618 for radar view - Jonathan Yuhas

** Lake water temperatures are in the upper 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 late July goes from an average high of 81 degrees and an average low of 58 degrees. During the month of August the average high is 81 degrees and the average low is 58 degrees on August 1st then an average high of 79 degrees and average low of 56 degrees on August 15th and an average high of 74 degrees and average low of 53 degrees on August 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Sunny to partly cloudy and breezy.

High: 85 degrees ( dew points in the low 60s - muggy )

Wind: South winds at 8 to 16 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: Increasing clouds and a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm - temperatures will be in the low 80s with winds from the South at 7 to 14 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:50 P.M. - chance for rain is 20%.

TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy with a chance for showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 20%.

Low: 68 degrees.

Wind: South at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 20%.

TUESDAY: Hot and humid with partly to mostly cloudy skies - winds will be gusty from the Southwest at 10 to 20 mph and scattered thunderstorms are possible at anytime but most likely after 2 P.M. and some could be Severe with damaging winds and heavy rains - chance for rain is 20% before noon then 40% from noon to 2 P.M. then 60% from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. and 90% after 4 P.M.

High: 90 degrees ( dew point temperatures will be in the very humid low 70s pushing heat index values into the low to mid 90s ).

Wind: Southwest winds at 10 to 20 mph but higher gusts near thunderstorms.

Chance for rain: Chance for rain is 20% before noon then 40% from noon to 2 P.M. then 60% from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. and 90% after 4 P.M.

7 P.M. Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms and some could be Severe - temperatures will be in in the low 80s with West winds at 7 to 14 mph and higher gusts near thunderstorms. Chance for rain is 90%. Sunset Tuesday night is 8:49 P.M.

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

WEDNESDAY............................78...Morning clouds and showers then partly cloudy to sunny, breezy and less humid in the afternoon - chance for rain in the morning is 70%.

THURSDAY..............................79...Sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant.

FRIDAY....................................81...Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening - chance for rain is 30% in the afternoon and 40% in the evening.

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/27/2010

Friday, July 23, 2010

Friday July 23, 2010

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** Lake water temperatures are in the upper 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 July goes from an average high of 78 degrees and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 degrees and average low of 58 degrees on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Sunny to partly cloudy.

High: 80 degrees ( dew points near 60 degrees - slightly humid )

Wind: North winds at 4 to 8 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: Increasing clouds with temperatures in the mid 70s and winds from the North at 3 to 6 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:56 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a chance for showers and thunderstorms after 10 P.M. and some of the storms could produce heavy downpours of rain - chance for rain is 60% after 10 P.M. and 80% after 2 A.M. through sunrise Saturday.

Low: 64 degrees.

Wind: North at 4 to 8 mph but higher gusts near thunderstorms.

Chance for rain tonight: 60% after 10 P.M. then 80% after 2 A.M.

SATURDAY: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning then becoming party cloudy and less humid in the late afternoon.

High: 76 degrees ( dew point temperatures will be in the humid low 60s in the morning then fall into the more comfortable upper 50s by evening ).

Wind: Northeast 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain: 80% before 8 A.M. then 60% 8 A.M. to 10 A.M. then 50% 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. and then less than 20% the rest of the day.

7 P.M. Clearing skies - temperatures will be in in the low 70s with Northeast winds at 4 to 8 mph. Chance for rain is 10%. Sunset Saturday night is 8:55 P.M.

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

SUNDAY............................83...Sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant.

MONDAY............................84...Sunny to partly cloudy and more humid.

TUESDAY...........................84...Partly cloudy and humid with scattered thunderstorms - chance for rain is 30%.

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/23/2010

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Thursday July 22, 2010

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** Lake water temperatures are in the upper 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 July goes from an average high of 78 degrees and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 degrees and average low of 58 degrees on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Mainly cloudy with some peeks of sun and a chance for spotty showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 50%.

High: 76 degrees ( dew points in the low 60s - humid )

Wind: East-Southeast winds at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 50%.

** The UV Index today is 4, which is LOW, meaning you can sunburn in 45 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly to mostly cloudy with spotty showers/thunderstorms in the area but mainly northwest and southeast of Bay Lake - temperatures will be in the low 70s and it will be muggy. Sunset tonight is 8:56 P.M. - chance for rain is 40%.

TONIGHT: Cloudy with a chance for showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 40%.

Low: 65 degrees.

Wind: South at 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 40%.

FRIDAY: A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly late Friday afternoon and evening - chance for rain is 40% most of the day and 60% after 5 P.M.

High: 82 degrees ( dew point temperatures will be in the humid low 60s ).

Wind: West 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain: 40% most of the day then 60% 5 P.M. through 10 P.M. and 80% after 10 P.M.

7 P.M. Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the area - temperatures will be in in the upper 70s with West winds at 6 to 12 mph. Chance for rain is 60%. Sunset Thursday night is 8:55 P.M.

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

SATURDAY.......................80...Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms until noon then partly cloudy and less humid in the afternoon - chance for rain is 70% before noon then 30% in the early afternoon and 0% after 5 P.M.

SUNDAY............................83...Sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant.

MONDAY............................84...Sunny to partly cloudy and more humid.

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:...5:44 A.M.

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/22/2010

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Wednesday July 21, 2010

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** Lake water temperatures are in the upper 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 July goes from an average high of 78 degrees and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 degrees and average low of 58 degrees on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Mostly sunny with a few cumulus clouds at times.

High: 83 degrees ( dew points near 60 degrees - slightly humid )

Wind: Light and variable winds.

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: Partly cloudy and pleasant - temperatures will be near 80 degrees. Sunset tonight is 8:57 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.

TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with scattered thunderstorms developing after 4 A.M. - chance for rain is 60% after 4 A.M.

Low: 64 degrees.

Wind: Light early in the evening then increasing from the East-Southeast at 7 to 14 mph after midnight.

Chance for rain tonight: 40% after 4 A.M.

THURSDAY: Cloudy and breezy with scattered showers and thunderstorms through the day - a few of the storms in the afternoon could be Strong and produce some hail and high wind gusts.

High: 76 degrees ( dew point temperatures will be in the humid low 60s ).

Wind: Southeast at 9 to 18 mph and higher gusts near thunderstorms.

Chance for rain: 40% 4 A.M. through 6 A.M. then 80% the rest of the day and evening.

7 P.M. Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the area - temperatures will be in in the low 70s with East winds at 7 to 14 mph. Chance for rain is 80%. Sunset Thursday night is 8:56 P.M.

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

FRIDAY..............................80...A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for scattered thunderstorms at times especially in the morning and afternoon - chance for rain during the day is 60% and 30% in the evening.

SATURDAY.......................80...Partly cloudy and less humid.

SUNDAY............................83...Sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant.

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:...5:43 A.M.

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/21/2010

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Saturday July 17, 2010

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** A warm humid Saturday on the way then Strong to Severe Thunderstorms developing this afternoon mainly after 4 P.M. and then continuing into the evening. The Tornado threat today is mainly in western Minnesota near Fergus Falls and Alexandria but the Ruttgers/Bay Lake area may be under the threat for an isolated Tornado between 4 P.M. and 9 P.M. - the main Severe weather threat will be heavy rainfall in a short period of time and gusty winds over 50 mph. People heading onto Bay Lake should carefully monitor changing weather conditions today and be alert for isolated thunderstorms as early as 1 P.M. but the Severe Weather threat is mainly after 4 P.M. Thunderstorms will continue this evening and then push east of the area on Sunday. 7/17/2010 Jonathan Yuhas

** Lake water temperatures are in the upper 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 July goes from an average high of 78 degrees and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 degrees and average low of 58 degrees on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Partly cloudy, warm and humid with a slight chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm after 1 P.M. then thunderstorms approaching from the west after 4 P.M. and some could be Severe with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds especially with the storms in the late afternoon and early evening - chance of rain 20% 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. then 60% 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. and 100% after 7 P.M.

High: 86 degrees ( very humid with a dew points near 65 to 70 degrees )

Wind: Southeast winds at 4 - 8 mph but higher gusts near thunderstorms.

Chance for Rain today: 20% 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. then 60% 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. and 100% after 7 P.M.

** 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: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the area and some could be Severe - temperatures will be around 80 degrees with West winds at 10 to 15 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:59 P.M. - chance for rain is 60%.

TONIGHT: Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms - some of the storms could be Severe before 10 P.M. then some storms will produce heavy rains at times.

Low: 62 degrees.

Wind: South at 7 to 14 mph then becoming West-Northwest at 8 to 16 mph after 3 A.M. - higher gusts near thunderstorms.

Chance for rain tonight: 100% after 8 P.M.

SUNDAY: Scattered showers at sunrise then partly cloudy with decreasing humidity in the afternoon.

High: 80 degrees ( dew point temperatures will be in the humid low 60s in the morning falling into the comfortable upper 50s in the late afternoon ).

Wind: Northwest at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for rain: 60% at sunrise then 20% through 10 A.M. and 0% after 10 A.M.

7 P.M. Clear to partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid 70s and West winds at 6 to 12 mph. Chance for rain is 0%. Sunset Sunday night is 8:59 P.M.

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

MONDAY..............................75...Partly cloudy with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm - chance for rain during the day is 20%.

TUESDAY...............................80...Partly cloudy and humid with a chance for thunderstorms in the evening - chance for rain is 20% 4 P.M. through 10 P.M. then 70% after 10 P.M.

WEDNESDAY..........................83...Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the morning then partly cloudy and humid in the afternoon with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm - chance for rain is 60% before noon and 20% in the afternon.

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:...5:39 A.M.

Sunset:....8:59 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/17/2010

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Wednesday July 14, 2010

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** After some Strong Storms this morning ( more bark then bite at Bay Lake ) more storms may redevelop during the afternoon and some could be Severe with heavy rain, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes - the greatest Severe weather and tornado threat today will be this afternoon through early this evening from St.Cloud through the Twin Cities and points southeast into western Wisconsin but even around the Bay Lake area some intense T-Storms may redevelop in the afternoon heating so be sure to monitor the updated forecast and be alert if out on the area lakes. Time frame for more storms is between 12 P.M. and 7 P.M. in the Bay Lake area. Severe thunderstorms are again possible in the Bay Lake area this Saturday July 17 evening. Jonathan Yuhas

** Lake water temperatures are in the mid to upper 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 July goes from an average high of 78 degrees and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 degrees and average low of 58 degrees on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Thunderstorms ending by 9:30 A.M. then windy and very humid with a mix of clouds and sun and a chance for thunderstorms redeveloping after the noon hour - some of the storms could be Severe and produce heavy rain and damaging winds - chance of rain 40% the rest of the morning then 50% at noon through 2 P.M. then 70% 2 P.M. through 7 P.M. then 40% 7 P.M. through 8 P.M. and less than 20% after 8 P.M.

High: 84 degrees ( very humid with a dew points near 65 to 70 degrees )

Wind: South-Southwest winds at 10 - 20 mph but higher gusts near thunderstorms.

Chance for Rain today: 40% the rest of the morning then 50% at noon through 2 P.M.then 70% 2 P.M. through 7 P.M. then 40% 7 P.M. through 8 P.M. and less than 20% after 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 with a very slight chance for a brief isolated shower/t-storm mainly southeast of Bay Lake - temperatures will be around 80 degrees with West winds at 10 to 15 mph. Sunset tonight is 9:00 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.

TONIGHT: Clearing skies and less humid.

Low: 60 degrees.

Wind: West winds at 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 40% at 7 P.M. then 20% at 8 P.M. and 0% after 9 P.M.

THURSDAY: Sunny and breezy with lower humidity.

High: 82 degrees ( dew point temperatures will be in the non-humid mid 50s ).

Wind: West at 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear skies with temperatures in the upper 70s and West winds at 10 to 15 mph. Chance for rain is 0%.

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

FRIDAY..............................86...Partly cloudy and more humid.

SATURDAY.......................86...Partly cloudy and humid with a chance for thunderstorms in the evening and some could be Strong - chance for rain is 20% 4 P.M. through 7 P.M. then 70% after 7 P.M.

SUNDAY..........................81...Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the morning then partly cloudy, breezy and less humid in the afternoon - chance for rain is 60% before noon and 20% in the afternon.

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

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....80 degrees

Average low:.....58 degrees.

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

Sunset:....9:00 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/14/2010

Sunday, July 11, 2010

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** Lake water temperatures are in the mid 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 July goes from an average high of 78 degrees and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 degrees and average low of 58 degrees on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: A mix of clouds and sun with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm during the afternoon - chance of rain 20%.

High: 76 degrees ( muggy with a dew point near 60 degrees )

Wind: West-Northwest winds at 5 - 10 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 20% between Now and 6 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 very slight chance for a brief isolated shower/t-storm but nothing heavy or long lasting exptected - temperatures will be in the low 70s with West-Northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset tonight is 9:00 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.

TONIGHT: Clearing skies and less humid.

Low: 55 degrees.

Wind: Southwest Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

MONDAY: Sunny and pleasant with low humidity.

High: 77 degrees ( dew point temperatures will be in the non-humid mid 50s ).

Wind: East-Southeast at 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear skies with temperatures in the mid 70s and light winds. Chance for rain is 0%.

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

TUESDAY..............................82...Partly cloudy and more humid with scattered thunderstorms possible in the evening - chance for rain is 40%.

WEDNESDAY.......................75...Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms - some of the storms could be Strong - chance for rain is 80%.

THURSDAY..........................81...Sunny and warm.

FRIDAY................................85...Sunny to partly cloudy and humid.

Average high through the extended period is 80 degrees and the average low is 57 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....79 degrees

Average low:.....57 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:35 A.M.

Sunset:....9:00 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/11/2010

Friday, July 9, 2010

Friday July 9, 2010

TODAY: Sunny to partly cloudy with a very slight chance for a brief isolated shower/thunderstorm after 2 P.M. but nothing heavy or long lasting expected - chance of rain 20%.

High: 83 degrees ( lower humidity with dew points in the comfortable mid 50s )

Wind: West-Northwest winds at 5 - 10 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 20% between 2 P.M. and 9 P.M.

** 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: Partly cloudy with a very slight chance for a brief isolated shower/t-storm but nothing heavy or long lasting exptected - temperatures will be in the Near 80 with West-Northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset tonight is 9:01 P.M. - chance for rain is 20%.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a slight chance for an isolated shower/thunderstorm.

Low: 61 degrees.

Wind: Southwest 3 - 6 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 20%.

SATURDAY: A slight chance for isolated thunderstorms in the morning otherwise partly cloudy and breezy with a chance for thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening - some of the storms in the afternoon and evening could be Strong - chance for rain is 20% before noon then 30% from noon to 4 P.M. then 50% 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. and 70% after 7 P.M.

High: 84 degrees ( dew point temperatures will be in the humid low 60s ).

Wind: Southwest at 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain: 20% in the morning then 30% noon to 4 P.M. then 50% 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. and 70% after 7 P.M.

7 P.M. Partly to mostly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms in the area - temperatures will be in the low 80s with West-Southwest winds at 8 to 16 mph. Sunset is 9:00 P.M. Chance for rain is 70%.

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

SUNDAY...............................75...A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for scattered thunderstorms - some of the storms could be Strong - chance for rain is 70%.

MONDAY...............................77...Morning clouds then partly cloudy, breezy and less humid.

TUESDAY..............................81...Sunny and warmer.

Average high through the extended period is 80 degrees and the average low is 57 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....79 degrees

Average low:.....57 degrees.

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

Sunset:....9:01 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/09/2010

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Thursday July 8, 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 July goes from an average high of 78 degrees and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 degrees and average low of 58 degrees on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Sunny to partly cloudy with a very slight chance for a brief isolated shower/thunderstorm after 4 P.M. but nothing heavy or long lasting expected - chance of rain 20%.

High: 80 degrees ( lower humidity with dew points in the comfortable mid 50s )

Wind: West-Northwest winds at 5 - 10 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 20% between 4 P.M. and 9 P.M.

** 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: Partly cloudy with a very slight chance for a brief isolated shower/t-storm but nothing heavy or long lasting exptected - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with West-Northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset tonight is 9:01 P.M. - chance for rain is 20%.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a slight chance for an isolated shower/thunderstorm until 9 P.M. then becoming mostly clear after midnight with some patchy ground fog in spots.

Low: 56 degrees.

Wind: Light winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 20% until 9 P.M. then 0% after 10 P.M.

FRIDAY: Sunny to partly cloudy with a slight breeze.

High: 80 degrees ( dew point temperatures will be in the comfortable mid 50s ).

Wind: West-Southwest at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear to partly cloudy - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with West-Southwest winds at 6 to 12 mph. Sunset is 9:00 P.M. Chance for rain is 0%.

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

SATURDAY..........................83.....Sunny to partly cloudy and more humid with a chance for scattered thunderstorms in the evening after 6 P.M. - chance for rain is 40%.

SUNDAY...............................78...A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for scattered thunderstorms - some of the storms could be Strong - chance for rain is 70%.

MONDAY...............................77...Morning clouds then partly cloudy, breezy and less humid.

Average high through the extended period is 80 degrees and the average low is 57 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....78 degrees

Average low:.....56 degrees.

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

Sunset:....9:01 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/08/2010

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Tuesday July 6, 2010

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** Some Strong Storms possible Wednesday afternoon and evening with the potential to produce heavy rainfall and damaging winds - cooler, less humid and pleasant weather arrives Thursday.

** 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 78 degrees and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 degrees and average low of 58 degrees on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Partly cloudy and turning less humid in the late afternoon.

High: 83 degrees ( - dew points near 60 degrees before noon and 57 degrees in the afternoon )

Wind: West-Northwest winds at 5 - 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: Partly cloudy and turning muggy again with dew point temperatures rising back to near 60 degrees - temperatures will be around 80 degrees with West-Northwest winds at 4 to 8 mph. Sunset tonight is 9:02 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.

TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible after 4 A.M.

Low: 64 degrees.

Wind: Light winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 40% after 4 A.M.

WEDNESDAY: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms - a few of the storms could be SEVERE in the afternoon and early evening.

High: 77 degrees ( dew point temperatures will be near 63 degrees - muggy ).

Wind: South at 4 to 8 mph then Southwest at 6 - 12 mph in the late afternoon - higher gusts near thunderstorms.

Chance for rain: 80% all day.

7 P.M. Mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the area - some Strong storms in the area too through 9 P.M. - temperatures will be in the low 70s with West-Southwest winds at 4 to 8 mph. Sunset is 9:02 P.M. Chance for rain is 80% before 8 P.M. then 60% after 9 P.M.

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

THURSDAY..........................78.....Partly cloudy to sunny and less humid.

FRIDAY................................79.....Sunny to partly cloudy with low humidity.

SATURDAY...........................80....Sunny to partly cloudy with a slight chance for isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon - chance for rain is 40%.

SUNDAY...............................80...A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for scattered thunderstorms - chance for rain is 60%.

Average high through the extended period is 78 degrees and the average low is 56 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....78 degrees

Average low:.....56 degrees.

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

Sunset:....9:02 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/06/2010

Sunday, July 4, 2010

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!!!!!!!!!!

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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 78 degrees and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 degrees and average low of 58 degrees on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Cloud and sun mix with an isolated t-storm possible through 8 P.M.

High: 81 degrees ( - dew points near 65 degrees )

Wind: Northwest winds at 5 - 10 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 60% through 6 P.M. then less than 10% after 6 P.M.

** The UV Index today is 6, which is MODERATE, meaning you can sunburn in 30 minutes in the noon sun with out sun block even in cloudy conditions.

7 P.M. Weather: Partly to mostly cloudy and muggy with a slight chance for a brief thunderstorm but nothing long lasting expected - temperatures will be around 80 degrees with Northwest winds at 4 to 8 mph. Sunset tonight is 9:04 P.M. - chance for rain is 10%.

10 P.M. Fireworks Weather: Partly cloudy and muggy - temperatures in the low 70s and light winds from the Northwest - chance for rain is 0%.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with patchy fog late.

Low: 60 degrees.

Wind: Light winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

MONDAY: Partly cloudy windy and humid.

High: 83 degrees ( dew point temperatures will be near 65 degrees - muggy ).

Wind: South at 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy skies - temperatures will be in the low 80s with South winds at 4 to 8 mph. Sunset is 9:04 P.M. Chance for rain is 0%.

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

WEDNESDAY..........................78.....Partly cloudy with a chance for scattered thunderstorms - chance for rain is 40% all day.

THURSDAY.......................78.....Sunny to partly cloudy.

FRIDAY...........................80....Sunny to partly cloudy.

Average high through the extended period is 78 degrees and the average low is 56 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....78 degrees

Average low:.....56 degrees.

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

Sunset:....9:04 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/04/2010

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Thursday July 1, 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 78 degrees and an average low of 56 degrees on July 1st to an average high of 81 degrees and average low of 58 degrees on July 31st. Jonathan Yuhas

TODAY: Mostly sunny, breezy, humid and warmer.

High: 83 degrees ( - dew points near 60 degrees )

Wind: South winds at 10 - 20 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 and breezy - temperatures will be around 80 degrees with South winds at 7 to 14 mph. Sunset tonight is 9:05 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.

TONIGHT: Clear to partly cloudy.

Low: 64 degrees.

Wind: Southeast 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.

FRIDAY: Sunny to partly cloudy, windy and warmer with increasing humidity.

High: 85 degrees ( dew point temperatures will be near 60 degrees - muggy ).

Wind: South at 11 to 22 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear to partly cloudy skies - temperatures will be in the low 80s with South winds at 8 to 16 mph. Sunset is 9:05 P.M. Chance for rain is 0%.

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

SATURDAY..........................84.....Partly cloudy with a chance for scattered thunderstorms - chance for rain is 40% all day.

SUNDAY July 4th..................80.....Partly cloudy with a chance for showers and thunderstorms in the morning - chance for rain is 40% before noon then 20% in the afternoon and 10% in the evening - the main trend is appearing that the showers and thunderstorms will be southeast of Bay Lake by Sunday evening.

MONDAY...........................80....Cloudy with scattered showers/t-storms in the morning then partly cloudy and turning less humid in the afternoon - chance for rain is 30% in the morning and 10% in the afternoon.

Average high through the extended period is 78 degrees and the average low is 56 degrees.

Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....78 degrees

Average low:.....56 degrees.

Sunrise:...5:26 A.M.

Sunset:....9:05 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 7/01/2010