Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Tuesday August 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 early August.

During the month of September at Bay Lake the average high is 74 degrees and the average low is 53 degrees on September 1st then an average high of 69 degrees and average low of 46 degrees on September 15th and an average high of 63 degrees and average low of 40 degrees on September 30th.

Fall color around the Bay Lake area shows up by mid September with Sugar Maples often showing peak color by September 20th - the best Fall color in the Bay Lake area is usually from September 28 through October 4 but good color still lingers up until October 10th. Jonathan Yuhas



TODAY: A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for spotty thunderstorms in the afternoon and early evening - most of the storms will stay to the south.

High: 78 degrees ( dew point temperatures in the humid low to mid 60s).

Wind: West-Southwest winds at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 30% 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 to mostly cloudy skies - temperatures in the mid 70s with winds from the West at 7 to 24 mph. Sunset tonight is 7:56 P.M. - chance for rain is 20%.





TONIGHT: Partly cloudy, cooler and less humid.

Low: 54 degrees.

Wind: Northwest at 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.



WEDNESDAY: Sunny most of the day then becoming partly cloudy after 4 P.M. with a chance for thunderstorms after 10 P.M. - chance for rain after 10 P.M. is 20%.

High: 76 degrees ( dew point temperatures in the low 50s - not humid ).

Wind: South winds at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain: 20% after 10 P.M.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy - temperatures will be in low 70s. Winds will be from the Southeast at 4 to 8 mph. Sunset Wednesday is 7:55 P.M.






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

THURSDAY............................................70...Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms mainly in the morning then scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon - chance for rain is 90% in the morning and 50% in the afternoon and 20% in the evening.

FRIDAY...................................................66...Partly cloudy and cooler.

SATURDAY.............................................71...Partly cloudy.

SUNDAY..................................................72...Partly cloudy with a chance for some evening thunderstorms - chance for rain is 40% in the evening.

MONDAY LABOR DAY.............................75...Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms - chance for rain is 60%.

Average high through the extended period is 74 degrees and the average low is 52 degrees.





Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....74 degrees

Average low:.....53 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:33 A.M.

Sunset:....7:56 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 8/31/2010














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Monday, August 30, 2010

Monday August 30, 2010

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** 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 early August.

During the month of September at Bay Lake the average high is 74 degrees and the average low is 53 degrees on September 1st then an average high of 69 degrees and average low of 46 degrees on September 15th and an average high of 63 degrees and average low of 40 degrees on September 30th.

Fall color around the Bay Lake area shows up by mid September with Sugar Maples often showing peak color by September 20th - the best Fall color in the Bay Lake area is usually from September 28 through October 4 but good color still lingers up until October 10th. Jonathan Yuhas



TODAY: Partly cloudy, humid, windy and warm with spotty thunderstorms at times.

High: 87 degrees ( dew point temperatures in the very humid upper 60s).

Wind: South winds at 15 to 25 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 40% 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 to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms in the area - temperatures in the low 80s and gusty winds from the South at 15 to 25 mph. Sunset tonight is 7:58 P.M. - chance for rain is 50%.





TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms especially after 10 P.M. - some of the storms could be Strong producing heavy downpours, frequent lightning, hail and high wind gusts.

Low: 68 degrees.

Wind: Southeast at 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 50% from 6 P.M. through 9 P.M. then 90% after 10 P.M.



TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms on and off through the day - a Strong storm is possible during the afternoon.

High: 79 degrees ( dew point temperatures in the mid 60s - humid ).

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

Chance for rain: 70% all day.

7 P.M. Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the area - temperatures will be in mid 70s. Winds will be from the West-Southwest at 8 to 16 mph. Sunset Tuesday is 7:56 P.M.






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

WEDNESDAY..........................................74...Partly cloudy with a 30% of spotty thunderstorms in the evening.

THURSDAY............................................70...Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms mainly in the morning then scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon - chance for rain is 90% in the morning and 50% in the afternoon and 20% in the evening.

FRIDAY...................................................66...Partly cloudy and cooler.

SATURDAY.............................................72...Partly cloudy.

SUNDAY..................................................72...Partly cloudy with a chance for some evening thunderstorms - chance for rain is 40% in the evening.

MONDAY LABOR DAY.............................75...Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms - chance for rain is 60%.

Average high through the extended period is 74 degrees and the average low is 52 degrees.





Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....74 degrees

Average low:.....53 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:31 A.M.

Sunset:....7:58 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 8/30/2010














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.



Friday, August 27, 2010

Friday August 27, 2010

** Have a great weekend!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the low to 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 early August.

During the month of August at Bay Lake 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, windy and warm.

High: 84 degrees ( dew point temperatures in the non-humid mid 50s ).

Wind: South winds at 12 to 24 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 0%.


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

7 P.M. Weather: Clear skies - temperatures in the low 80s and gusty winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:08 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.





TONIGHT: Clear skies and breezy conditions.

Low: 63 degrees.

Wind: South at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.



SATURDAY: Sunny, windy and warm.

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

Wind: South winds at 11 to 22 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear skies and breezy conditions - temperatures will be in low 80s. Winds will be from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Sunset Saturday is 8:06 P.M.






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

SUNDAY..........................................85...Partly cloudy with a 20% of spotty thunderstorms in the late evening.

MONDAY...........................................85...Partly cloudy and humid with scattered thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening - chance for rain is 30% in the late afternoon and 50% in the evening.

TUESDAY.........................................80...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms - some of the storms could be Strong - chance for rain is 80% all day.

Average high through the extended period is 74 degrees and the average low is 53 degrees.





Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....74 degrees

Average low:.....54 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:27 A.M.

Sunset:....8:08 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 8/27/2010














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, August 26, 2010

Thursday August 26, 2010

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the low to 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 early August.

During the month of August at Bay Lake 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 very pleasant with low humidity.

High: 76 degrees ( dew point temperatures in the non-humid upper 40s ).

Wind: South winds at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 0%.


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

7 P.M. Weather: Clear skies - temperatures in the low 70s and light winds. Sunset tonight is 8:09 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.





TONIGHT: Clear skies.

Low: 57 degrees.

Wind: South at 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.



FRIDAY: Sunny, windy and warmer.

High: 82 degrees.

Wind: South winds at 11 to 22 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear skies and breezy conditions - temperatures will be in low 80s. Winds will be from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Sunset Friday is 8:08 P.M.






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


SATURDAY......................................84...Partly cloudy, windy and more humid.

SUNDAY..........................................84...Partly cloudy with a 20% of spotty thunderstorms in the late evening.

MONDAY...........................................85...Partly cloudy and humid with scattered thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening - chance for rain is 30% in the late afternoon and 50% in the evening.

Average high through the extended period is 74 degrees and the average low is 53 degrees.





Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....74 degrees

Average low:.....54 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:26 A.M.

Sunset:....8:09 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 8/26/2010














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, August 25, 2010

Wednesday August 25, 2010

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the low to 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 early August.

During the month of August at Bay Lake 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 breezy with lower humidity.

High: 71 degrees ( dew point temperatures in the non-humid upper 40s ).

Wind: Northwest winds at 9 to 18 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 0%.


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

7 P.M. Weather: Clear skies - temperatures will be around 70 degrees with light winds. Sunset tonight is 8:11 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.





TONIGHT: Clear skies.

Low: 48 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.



THURSDAY: Sunny, breezy and pleasant.

High: 75 degrees ( non humid dew point temperatures in the low 50s ).

Wind: South winds at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear skies - temperatures will be in low 70s. Winds will be from the South at 6 to 12 mph. Sunset Thursday is 8:09 P.M.






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

FRIDAY............................................80...Sunny to partly cloudy, breezy and warmer.

SATURDAY......................................84...Partly cloudy, windy and more humid.

SUNDAY..........................................84...Partly cloudy with a 20% of spotty thunderstorms.

MONDAY...........................................85...Partly cloudy and humid with scattered thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening - chance for rain is 30% in the late afternoon and 50% in the evening.

Average high through the extended period is 74 degrees and the average low is 54 degrees.





Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....75 degrees

Average low:.....54 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:25 A.M.

Sunset:....8:11 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 8/25/2010














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.



Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Tuesday August 24, 2010

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the low to 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 early August.

During the month of August at Bay Lake 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 breezy with lower humidity.

High: 73 degrees ( dew point temperatures in the non-humid upper 40s ).

Wind: Northwest winds at 11 to 22 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 0%.


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

7 P.M. Weather: Clear skies with a full moon rising just before 8 P.M. - temperatures will be around 70 degrees with Northwest winds at 8 to 16 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:12 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.





TONIGHT: Clear skies with a full moon.

Low: 48 degrees.

Wind: West-Northwest 5 to 10 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.



WEDNESDAY: Sunny, breezy and pleasant.

High: 71 degrees ( non humid dew point temperatures in the mid 40s ).

Wind: West-Northwest winds at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear skies - temperatures will be in the upper 60s. Winds will be from the Northwest at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset Wednesday is 8:11 P.M.






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

THURSDAY.....................................75...Sunny with low humidity.

FRIDAY............................................80...Sunny to partly cloudy, breezy and warmer.

SATURDAY......................................84...Partly cloudy and more humid.

SUNDAY..........................................82...Partly cloudy with a 30% of spotty thunderstorms.

Average high through the extended period is 75 degrees and the average low is 54 degrees.





Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....76 degrees

Average low:.....54 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:24 A.M.

Sunset:....8:12 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 8/24/2010














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.



Monday, August 23, 2010

Monday August 23, 2010

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** 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 early August.

During the month of August at Bay Lake 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 in the morning then becoming partly cloudy with humid and breezy conditions - thunderstorms are possible after 6 P.M. and some could be Strong - chance for rain is 30% from 5 P.M. - 7 P.M. then 80% after 8 P.M. through 6 A.M. Tuesday.

High: 88 degrees ( dew point temperatures in the muggy mid to upper 60s ).

Wind: South winds at 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 30% all day after 5 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: Increasing clouds with scattered thunderstorms in the area approaching from the west - temperatures will be in the mid 80s with South winds at 8 to 16 mph but higher gusts near thunderstorms. Sunset tonight is 8:14 P.M. - chance for rain is 30%.





TONIGHT: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms - a few storms could be Severe - chance for rain is 30% 5 P.M. through 8 P.M. then 80% 8 P.M. through 6 A.M. Tuesday.

Low: 60 degrees.

Wind: West-Northwest 6 to 12 mph but higher gusts near thunderstorms.

Chance for rain tonight: 30% 5 P.M. through 8 P.M. then 80% 8 P.M. through 6 A.M. Tuesday.



TUESDAY: Cloudy with scattered showers around sunrise at 6 A.M. then becoming sunny with breezy and less humid conditions.

High: 74 degrees ( non humid dew point temperatures in the upper 40s ).

Wind: West-Northwest winds at 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain: 30% before 7 A.M. then 0% the rest of the day.

7 P.M. Clear and breezy - temperatures will be in the low 70s. Winds will be from the Northwest at 7 to 14 mph. Sunset Tuesday is 8:13 P.M.






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


WEDNESDAY..................................72...A cool start with morning lows in the upper 40s then sunny and very pleasant with low humidity.

THURSDAY.....................................75...Sunny with low humidity.

FRIDAY............................................80...Sunny to partly cloudy, breezy and warmer.

SATURDAY......................................84...Partly cloudy and more humid.

SUNDAY..........................................82...Partly cloudy with a 30% of spotty thunderstorms.

Average high through the extended period is 75 degrees and the average low is 54 degrees.





Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....76 degrees

Average low:.....54 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:22 A.M.

Sunset:....8:14 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 8/23/2010














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.



Friday, August 20, 2010

Friday August 20, 2010

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** 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 early August.

During the month of August at Bay Lake 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 cloudy and humid with scattered thunderstorms at times - some of the storms may produce heavy downpours and hail - chance for rain is 70% all day.

High: 78 degrees ( dew point temperatures in the muggy low to mid 60s ).

Wind: South winds at 6 to 11 mph but shifting to various directions during the afternoon.

Chance for Rain today: 70% all day.


** The UV Index today is 3, which is LOW - low amounts of sun expected today so sunburn not an issue.

7 P.M. Weather: Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the area - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with light winds. Sunset tonight is 8:19 P.M. - chance for rain is 70%.





TONIGHT: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms early then becoming partly cloudy with patchy fog developing - chance for rain is 70% through 8 P.M. then less than 20% the rest of the evening.

Low: 62 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 70% until 8 P.M. then 20% the rest of the evening.



SATURDAY: Patchy fog and low clouds until mid morning then becoming sunny.

High: 84 degrees ( humid dew point temperatures in the mid 60s ).

Wind: East-Southeast winds at 4 to 8 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%.

7 P.M. Clear and muggy - temperatures will be in the low 80s. Winds will be from the East-Southeast at 4 to 8 mph. Sunset Saturday is 8:18 P.M.






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


SUNDAY..................................88...Hazy, hot and humid.

MONDAY..................................83...Partly cloudy and humid with scattered thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening - some of the storms could be Strong - chance for rain is 70% in the late afternoon and evening.

TUESDAY.................................74...Partly cloudy, breezy, cooler and less humid.

Average high through the extended period is 78 degrees and the average low is 55 degrees.





Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....78 degrees

Average low:.....55 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:19 A.M.

Sunset:....8:19 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 8/20/2010














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, August 18, 2010

Wednesday August 18, 2010

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** 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 early August.

During the month of August at Bay Lake 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 cloudy and humid with scattered thunderstorms at times - some of the storms may produce heavy downpours and hail at times - chance for rain is 70% all day.

High: 74 degrees ( dew point in the muggy low 60s ).

Wind: West winds at 7 to 14 mph but shifting to various directions during the afternoon.

Chance for Rain today: 70% all day.


** The UV Index today is 3, which is LOW - low amounts of sun expected today so sunburn not an issue.

7 P.M. Weather: Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the area - temperatures will be in the low 70s with light winds. Sunset tonight is 8:21 P.M. - chance for rain is 70%.





TONIGHT: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 70%.

Low: 56 degrees.

Wind: Northeast at 3 to 6 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 70%.



THURSDAY: A mix of clouds and sun.

High: 77 degrees.

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

Chance for rain: Chance for rain is 50% in the evening.

7 P.M. Partly to mostly cloudy - temperatures will be in the low 70s. Winds will be from the East-Southeast at 6 to 12 mph. Chance for rain is 0%. Sunset Thursday is 8:20 P.M.






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

FRIDAY.....................................74...Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms until noon then some afternoon sun with a chance for spotty showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance for rain is 80% in the morning and 50% in the afternoon.

SATURDAY..............................82...Partly cloudy and muggy with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm. Chance for rain is 30%.

SUNDAY..................................85...Partly cloudy, breezy and humid.

Average high through the extended period is 78 degrees and the average low is 55 degrees.





Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....78 degrees

Average low:.....55 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:16 A.M.

Sunset:....8:21 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 8/18/2010














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.



Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Tuesday August 17, 2010

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** 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 early August.

During the month of August at Bay Lake 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.

High: 77 degrees.

Wind: West-Southwest winds at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 0%.


** 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 - temperatures will be in the mid 70s with winds from the West-Southwest at 6 to 12 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:23 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.





TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy with a slight chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 40% after 12 A.M.

Low: 60 degrees.

Wind: Southwest at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 40% after 12 A.M.



WEDNESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms at times - a Strong storm is possible during the afternoon - chance for rain is 40% before noon and 70% in the afternoon then 80% in the evening.

High: 77 degrees ( muggy with dew points in the low 60s ).

Wind: Southwest winds at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain: Chance for rain is 40% before noon then 70% in the afternoon and 80% in the evening.

7 P.M. Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the area - some could be Strong especially to the south - temperatures will be in the low 70s. Winds will be from the West at 6 to 12 mph. Chance for rain is 80%. Sunset Wednesday is 8:22 P.M.






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


THURSDAY................................76...Humid with partly to mostly cloudy skies and scattered thunderstorms at times especially in the afternoon and evening - some of the storms could be Strong. Chance for rain is 50% all day and 70% in the evening.

FRIDAY.....................................74...Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms until noon then some afternoon sun with a chance for spotty showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance for rain is 80% in the morning and 50% in the afternoon.

SATURDAY..............................82...Partly cloudy and muggy with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm. Chance for rain is 30%.

SUNDAY..................................85...Partly cloudy, breezy and humid.

Average high through the extended period is 78 degrees and the average low is 55 degrees.





Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....78 degrees

Average low:.....55 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:14 A.M.

Sunset:....8:23 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 8/17/2010














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.



Monday, August 16, 2010

Monday August 16, 2010

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** 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 early August.

During the month of August at Bay Lake 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 Cloudy, breezy and cool.

High: 74 degrees.

Wind: West-Northwest winds at 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 0%.


** 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 sweatshirt weather with a cool breeze - temperatures will be near 70 degrees and winds will be from the West-Northwest at 9 to 18 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:24 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.





TONIGHT: Clear and cool with decreasing winds.

Low: 48 degrees.

Wind: Light winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.



TUESDAY: Sunny to partly cloudy with low humidity.

High: 77 degrees.

Wind: Southwest winds at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain: Chance for rain is 0%.

7 P.M. Clear to partly cloudy and pleasant - temperatures will be in the mid 70s. Winds will be from the Southwest at 6 to 12 mph. Chance for rain is 0% but a 20% for an isolated shower after 10 P.M. Sunset Tuesday is 8:23 P.M.






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


WEDNESDAY..............................76...Muggy with a mix of clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms at times - chance for rain is 50% in the morning and 70% in the afternoon and evening.

THURSDAY................................76...Humid with partly to mostly cloudy skies and scattered thunderstorms at times especially in the afternoon and evening - some of the storms could be Strong. Chance for rain is 50% all day and 70% in the evening.

FRIDAY.....................................74...Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms until noon then some afternoon sun with a chance for spotty showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance for rain is 80% in the morning and 50% in the afternoon.

SATURDAY..............................82...Partly cloudy and muggy with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm. Chance for rain is 30%.

SUNDAY..................................85...Partly cloudy, breezy and humid.

Average high through the extended period is 79 degrees and the average low is 56 degrees.





Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....79 degrees

Average low:.....56 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:13 A.M.

Sunset:....8:24 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 8/16/2010














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.



Sunday, August 15, 2010

Sunday August 15, 2010

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** 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 early August.

During the month of August at Bay Lake 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 Cloudy, breezy and cool.

High: 72 degrees.

Wind: West-Northwest winds at 11 to 22 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 0%.


** 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 sweatshirt weather with a cool breeze - temperatures in the mid 60s and winds will be from the West-Northwest at 9 to 18 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:25 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.





TONIGHT: Clear and cool with decreasing winds.

Low: 49 degrees.

Wind: Light winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.



MONDAY: Sunny to partly cloudy and breezy with low humidity.

High: 74 degrees.

Wind: West winds at 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain: Chance for rain is 0%.

7 P.M. Clear and pleasant with decreasing winds - temperatures will be in the low 70s. Winds will be from the West at 7 to 14 mph. Chance for rain is 0%. Sunset Monday is 8:24 P.M.






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


TUESDAY......................................77...Sunny to partly cloudy with a slight chance for thunderstorms in the evening after sunset - chance for rain is 20% after 9 P.M.

WEDNESDAY.................................76...Muggy with a mix of clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms at times - chance for rain is 50% in the morning and 70% in the afternoon and evening.

THURSDAY.....................................74...Clouds and scattered showers in the morning then partly cloudy and less humid in the afternoon - chance for rain is 70% in the morning and 10% in the afternoon and 0% in the evening.

Average high through the extended period is 79 degrees and the average low is 56 degrees.





Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....79 degrees

Average low:.....56 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:12 A.M.

Sunset:....8:25 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 8/15/2010














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, August 12, 2010

Thursday August 12, 2010

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** 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 early August.

During the month of August at Bay Lake 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: Hazy, hot and humid with scattered thunderstorms at times especially in the late afternoon and evening - some of the storms could be Severe with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds.

High: 88 degrees - heat index values in the mid to upper 90s - humid ( dew point temperatures in the sticky upper 60s )

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

Chance for Rain today: 60%.


** 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 thunderstorms and some could be Severe - temperatures in the low 80s and winds will be from the Southeast at 7 to 14 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:29 P.M. - chance for rain is 60%.





TONIGHT: Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms - some heavy rainfall at times.

Low: 68 degrees.

Wind: South at 6 to 14 mph with higher gusts near thunderstorms.

Chance for rain tonight: 80%.



FRIDAY: Humid with scattered thunderstorms in the morning then some sun followed by more thunderstorms in the afternoon and some could be Strong.

High: 82 degrees ( dew point temperatures will be very humid in the low 70s ).

Wind: South winds at 7 to 14 mph but higher gusts near thunderstorms.

Chance for rain: Chance for rain is 90% all day.

7 P.M. Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the area and some could be Strong - temperatures will be in the upper 70s with dew point temperatures in the humid upper 60s. Winds will be from the South at 7 to 14 mph with higher gusts near thunderstorms. Chance for rain is 90%. Sunset Friday is 8:28 P.M.






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


SATURDAY......................................78...Cloudy with scattered showers in the morning then partly cloudy, breezy and less humid in the afternoon - chance for rain is 80% in the morning and 30% in the afternoon.

SUNDAY..........................................75...Partly cloudy and much lower humidity.

Average high through the extended period is 79 degrees and the average low is 56 degrees.





Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....80 degrees

Average low:.....57 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:08 A.M.

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 8/12/2010














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, August 11, 2010

Wednesday August 11, 2010

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

*** A hot day ahead for Ruttgers with temps in the upper 80s and heat index values in the mid 90s - perfect day to be on or in 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 early August.

During the month of August at Bay Lake 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: Hazy, hot and humid.

High: 88 degrees - heat index values in the mid to upper 90s - humid ( dew point temperatures in the sticky upper 60s )

Wind: West 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 with temperatures in the mid 80s and winds will be from the West at 3 to 6 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:30 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.





TONIGHT: Clear with areas of pathcy fog.

Low: 67 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.



THURSDAY: Hazy, hot and humid with isolated thunderstorms at times mainly in the late afternoon and evening - some of the storms in the afternoon and evening could be Severe with damaging winds and heavy rainfall.

High: 90 degrees ( dew point temperatures will be very humid in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees producing heat index values in the upper 90s ).

Wind: East-Southeast winds at 6 to 12 mph but higher gusts near thunderstorms.

Chance for rain: Chance for rain is 32% from sunrise ( 6:06 A.M. ) to 2 P.M. then 40% 2 P.M. to 7 P.M. then 70% the rest of the evening through Friday morning.

7 P.M. Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the area and some could be Strong - temperatures will be in the mid 80s with dew point temperatures in the humid upper 60s. Winds will be from the East-Southeast at 6 to 12 mph with higher gusts near thunderstorms. Chance for rain is 40%. Sunset Wednesday night is 8:29 P.M.






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

FRIDAY............................................85...Partly to mostly cloudy and humid with scattered thunderstorms at times - some of the storms could be Strong - chance for rain is 70% in the morning then 40% in the afternoon and 90% in the evening.

SATURDAY......................................78...Cloudy with scattered showers in the morning then partly cloudy, breezy and less humid in the afternoon - chance for rain is 80% in the morning and 30% in the afternoon.

SUNDAY..........................................75...Partly cloudy and much lower humidity.

Average high through the extended period is 79 degrees and the average low is 56 degrees.





Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....80 degrees

Average low:.....57 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:07 A.M.

Sunset:....8:30 P.M.

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 8/11/2010














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.



Monday, August 9, 2010

Monday August 9, 2010

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

*** A hot day ahead for Ruttgers with temps in the low 90s and heat index values of 100 degrees - perfect day to be on or in 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 early August.

During the month of August at Bay Lake 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: Hazy, hot and humid.

High: 90 degrees - heat index values 95 to 100 degrees - humid ( dew point temperatures in the sticky mid to upper 60s )

Wind: East-Southeast winds at 4 to 8 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 temperatures in the upper 80s and winds will be from the East-Southeast at 3 to 6 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:32 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.





TONIGHT: Clear early then incresaing clouds after midnight with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm by sunrise Tuesday - areas of patchy fog developing after midnight.

Low: 70 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 20% then 20% by sunrise Tuesday.



TUESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy and humid with scattered thunderstorms at times mainly in the late afternoon and evening - some of the storms in the afternoon and evening could be Severe with damaging winds and heavy rainfall.

High: 86 degrees ( dew point temperatures will be very humid in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees ).

Wind: Southeast winds at 6 to 12 mph but higher gusts near thunderstorms.

Chance for rain: Chance for rain is 30% from sunrise ( 6:06 A.M. ) to 2 P.M. then 60% 2 P.M. to 7 P.M. then 90% the rest of the evening through Wednesday morning.

7 P.M. Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the area and some could be Strong - temperatures will be in the low 80s with dew point temperatures in the humid upper 60s. Winds will be from the East-Southeast at 6 to 12 mph with higher gusts near thunderstorms. Chance for rain is 90%. Sunset Tuesday night is 8:31 P.M.






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

WEDNESDAY...................................87...Partly cloudy and humid with spotty thunderstorms especially in the morning - chance for rain is 60% in the morning and 20% in the afternoon.

THURSDAY.....................................87...Sunny to partly cloudy and humid.

FRIDAY............................................85...Partly to mostly cloudy and humid with scattered thunderstorms at times - some of the storms could be Strong - chance for rain is 40% in the morning then 70% in the afternoon and 90% in the evening.

SATURDAY......................................79...Cloudy with scattered showers in the morning then partly cloudy, breezy and less humid in the afternoon - chance for rain is 80% in the morning and 20% in the afternoon.

SUNDAY..........................................75...Partly cloudy and much lower humidity.

Average high through the extended period is 79 degrees and the average low is 56 degrees.





Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....80 degrees

Average low:.....57 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:05 A.M.

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 8/09/2010














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.



Saturday, August 7, 2010

Saturday August 7, 2010

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

**** Strong t-storms will approach Bay Lake from the west this evening after 8:30 PM - the area is under a Tornado Watch until 1 AM Saturday - the biggest Severe weather threat though is for frequent lightning, heavy downpours and wind gusts over 50 mph - be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions after 8:30 PM - s...ome of the rain will be heavy & hail is possible too. Check link for radar http://radar.weather.gov/radar_lite.php?rid=mpx&product=N0R&loop=yes- main Tornado threat will be south of Bay Lake near Little Falls area. Jonathan Yuhas

** Heat and humidity returns for the weekend along with thunderstorms and some of the storms could be Severe especially late Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

** 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 early August.

During the month of August at Bay Lake 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 today with some smoky haze in the sky at times - the smoke haze is harmless smoke in the air from wildfires in Canada.

High: 80 degrees - not humid ( dew point temperatures in the more comfortable mid 50s )

Wind: North winds at 6 to 12 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 temperatures in the mid 70s and winds will be from the Northwest at 3 to 6 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:36 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.





TONIGHT: Clear early then incresaing clouds after midnight with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm by sunrise Saturday.

Low: 58 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0% then 20% by sunrise Saturday.



SATURDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy and turning more humid with scattered thunderstorms at times mainly in the late afternoon and evening - some of the storms in the afternoon and evening could be Severe with damaging winds and heavy rainfall.

High: 82 degrees ( dew point temperatures will rise into the humid low to mid 60s ).

Wind: South winds at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain: Chance for rain is 30% from sunrise ( 6:02 A.M. ) to 2 P.M. then 60% 2 P.M. to 7 P.M. then 90% the rest of the evening through Sunday morning.

7 P.M. Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the area and some could be Strong - temperatures will be around 80 degrees with dew point temperatures in the humid mid 60s. Winds will be from the South at 4 to 8 mph. Chance for rain is 90%. Sunset Saturday night is 8:35 P.M.






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

SUNDAY...................................88...Partly cloudy and humid with spotty thunderstorms especially in the morning and some could be Strong - chance for rain is 70% in the morning and 40% in the afternoon.

MONDAY..................................85...Partly to mostly cloudy and humid with scattered thunderstorms at times - some of the storms could be Strong - chance for rain is 60% all day.

TUESDAY.................................84...Partly to mostly cloudy and humid with scattered thunderstorms at times - some of the storms could be Strong - chance for rain is 50% all day.

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





Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....80 degrees

Average low:.....57 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:01 A.M.

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 8/06/2010














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.



Friday, August 6, 2010

Friday August 6, 2010

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Heat and humidity returns for the weekend along with thunderstorms and some of the storms could be Severe especially late Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

** 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 early August.

During the month of August at Bay Lake 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 today with some smoky haze in the sky at times - the smoke haze is harmless smoke in the air from wildfires in Canada.

High: 80 degrees - not humid ( dew point temperatures in the more comfortable mid 50s )

Wind: North winds at 6 to 12 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 temperatures in the mid 70s and winds will be from the Northwest at 3 to 6 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:36 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.





TONIGHT: Clear early then incresaing clouds after midnight with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm by sunrise Saturday.

Low: 58 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0% then 20% by sunrise Saturday.



SATURDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy and turning more humid with scattered thunderstorms at times mainly in the late afternoon and evening - some of the storms in the afternoon and evening could be Severe with damaging winds and heavy rainfall.

High: 82 degrees ( dew point temperatures will rise into the humid low to mid 60s ).

Wind: South winds at 6 to 12 mph.

Chance for rain: Chance for rain is 30% from sunrise ( 6:02 A.M. ) to 2 P.M. then 60% 2 P.M. to 7 P.M. then 90% the rest of the evening through Sunday morning.

7 P.M. Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the area and some could be Strong - temperatures will be around 80 degrees with dew point temperatures in the humid mid 60s. Winds will be from the South at 4 to 8 mph. Chance for rain is 90%. Sunset Saturday night is 8:35 P.M.






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

SUNDAY...................................88...Partly cloudy and humid with spotty thunderstorms especially in the morning and some could be Strong - chance for rain is 70% in the morning and 40% in the afternoon.

MONDAY..................................85...Partly to mostly cloudy and humid with scattered thunderstorms at times - some of the storms could be Strong - chance for rain is 60% all day.

TUESDAY.................................84...Partly to mostly cloudy and humid with scattered thunderstorms at times - some of the storms could be Strong - chance for rain is 50% all day.

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





Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....80 degrees

Average low:.....57 degrees.

Sunrise:...6:01 A.M.

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 8/06/2010














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.