Monday, May 30, 2011

Monday May 30, 2011

Welcome back to another Summer with your daily Ruttger's weather forecast!

** Severe Thunderstorms possible tonight.

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the low 60s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in May goes from an average high of 72 degrees and an average low of 48 degrees on May 31st to an average high of 79 degrees and average low of 55 degrees on June 30th. Jonathan Yuhas












TODAY: Cloudy through 1 P.M. then becoming partly cloudy with a slight chance for isolated thunderstorms this afternoon but mainly dry. Windy and turning humid.

High: 80 degrees.

Wind: Gusty from the Southeast at 12 to 24 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 20% through 6 P.M.

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

7 P.M. Weather: Patly cloudy with a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm - chance for rain is 30% - temperatures will be near 80 degrees with winds from the Southeast at 10 to 20 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:50 P.M. - chance for rain is 30%.













TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms developing - some of the storms could be Severe with damaging winds and hail - most likely time for storms is from 9 P.M. to 4 A.M. Tuesday morning. Chance for rain is 40% from 8 P.M. to 10 P.M. then 80% 10 P.M. through 4 A.M. Tuesday.

Low: 63 degrees.

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

Chance for rain tonight: 40% 8 P.M. to 10 P.M. then 50% 10 P.M. to 4 A.M. Tuesday.











TUESDAY: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms until 9 A.M. then partly cloudy, windy and less humid in the afternoon.

High: 70 degrees.

Wind: Southwest at 15 to 30 mph.

Chance for rain: 70% 4 A.M. to 9 A.M. then less than 20% the rest of the morning and 10% in the afternoon.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy with light West-Southwest winds at 3 to 6 mph - chance for rain is 0% - sunset Sunday evening is 8:49 P.M.














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

WEDNESDAY...................................................70...Sunny and pleasant.

THURSDAY......................................................70...Incresing clouds with scattered thunderstorms developing in the late morning and afternoon - chance for rain is 40% in the late morning and 60% in the afternoon.

FRIDAY............................................................80...Partly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms at times - chance for rain all day is 40%.

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













Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....72 degrees

Average low:.....48 degrees.

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

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/30/2011

















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, May 28, 2011

Saturday May 28, 2011

Welcome back to another Summer with your daily Ruttger's weather forecast!

** Isolated Strong T-Storms possible this afternoon and again Monday. Just be ready to move inside quickly as storms may sneak up on you today.

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the low 60s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in May goes from an average high of 72 degrees and an average low of 48 degrees on May 31st to an average high of 79 degrees and average low of 55 degrees on June 30th. Jonathan Yuhas






TODAY: A mix of clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms developing rapidly after 2 P.M. and becoming likely after 4 P.M. - some of the storms could produce brief heavy downpours of rain, hail, cloud to ground lightning and high wind gust - the storms will not be strong for long and should be quickly followed by calmer and cooler weather with shower activity into the early evening but some peeks of sun too.

High: 68 degrees.

Wind: Gusty from the South-Southwest at 11 to 22 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 40% at 2 P.M. then 60% at 3 P.M. and 80% after 4 P.M.


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

7 P.M. Weather: Cloudy with some peeks of sun and scattered showers - the showers will mostly break up after 9 P.M. - temperatures will be in the low 60s with winds from the Southwest at 7 to 14 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:48 P.M. - chance for rain is 80%.







TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers at times.

Low: 48 degrees.

Wind: Southwest at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for rain tonight: 80% 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. then 50% 9 P.M. to 10 P.M. and less than 20% after 10 P.M.





SUNDAY: A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for showers and thunderstorms after 10 P.M.

High: 70 degrees.

Wind: West 6 to 12 mph shifting to the East at 3 to 6 mph by sunset.

Chance for rain: 30% after 10 P.M. then 70% after 4 A.M. Monday.

7 P.M. Partly cloudy with light West-Southwest winds at 3 to 6 mph - chance for rain is 0% - sunset Sunday evening is 8:49 P.M.








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

MONDAY......................................................77...Cloudy and windy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning - a few of the morning storms could be strong then a mix of clouds and sun in the afternoon with showers and thunderstorms redeveloping and some could be strong to severe especially in the early evening - chance for rain is 90% in the morning before noon then 50% between noon and 5 P.M. and 80% after 5 P.M.

TUESDAY......................................................68...Cloudy and windy with showers in the morning then breezy, partly cloudy and cooler in the afternoon - chance for rain is 60% around sunrise then 40% the rest of the morning and 10% in the afternoon.

WEDNESDAY...................................................70...Sunny and pleasant.

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







Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....71 degrees

Average low:.....47 degrees.

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

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/28/2011











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, May 27, 2011

Friday May 27, 2011

Welcome back to another Summer with your daily Ruttger's weather forecast!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the low 60s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in May goes from an average high of 72 degrees and an average low of 48 degrees on May 31st to an average high of 79 degrees and average low of 55 degrees on June 30th. Jonathan Yuhas






TODAY: Cloudy and cool with rain developing after 2 P.M.

High: 59 degrees.

Wind: East-Southeast at 8 to 16 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 40% at 2 P.M. then 50% at 3 P.M. and 80% after 4 P.M.


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

7 P.M. Weather: Cloudy with scattered showers - temperatures will be in the mid 50s with winds from the East-Southeast winds at 7 to 14 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:47 P.M. - chance for rain is 80%.







TONIGHT: Cloudy with periods of rain.

Low: 48 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 100%.





SATURDAY: Cloudy in the morning with scattered showers until 9 A.M. then peeks of sunshine from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. with more showers and thunderstorms redeveloping around 2 P.M. - some of the thunderstorms developing in the afternoon have the potential to be Strong and produce brief heavy downpours of rain, frequent lightning, hail and gusty winds - the risk for severe weather is not very high Saturday but be prepared for an isolated strong thunderstorms in the mid afternoon that would last about 10 to 20 minutes - the risk for a strong thunderstorm is from 2 P.M. to 8 P.M and widespread severe weather is not expected. It will be breezy too.

High: 68 degrees.

Wind: Southwest 10 to 20 mph.

Chance for rain: 60% from 6 A.M. to 10 A.M. then 20% 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. then 60% 2 P.M. to 3 P.M. and 70% 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. then 50% 8 P.M. to 11 P.M. and less than 40% after 11 P.M.

7 P.M. Cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms - temperatures will be in the upper 50s with Southwest winds at 8 to 16 mph - chance for rain is 70% - sunset Saturday evening is 8:48 P.M.








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

SUNDAY......................................................68...A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for showers and thunderstorms at anytime but most of the day will be dry - chance for rain is 20% all day.

MONDAY......................................................75...Cool and windy in the morning with cloudy skies then becoming partly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms developing in the afternoon and continuing into the evening - some of the afternoon and evening storms could be Strong - chance for rain is 20% in the morning then 40% in the early afternoon and 70% in the late afternoon and evening.

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







Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....71 degrees

Average low:.....47 degrees.

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

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/27/2011











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



Thursday, May 26, 2011

Thursday May 26, 2011

Welcome back to another Summer with your daily Ruttger's weather forecast!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are in the low 60s at Bay Lake.

The average temperature at Bay Lake in May goes from an average high of 72 degrees and an average low of 48 degrees on May 31st to an average high of 79 degrees and average low of 55 degrees on June 30th. Jonathan Yuhas






TODAY: Sunny!

High: 63 degrees.

Wind: East at 5 to 10 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.

7 P.M. Weather: Clear skies - temperatures will be near 60 degrees with winds from the East at 4 to 8 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:46 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.







TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies.

Low: 38 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.





FRIDAY: Partly cloudy around sunrise then cloudy with rain developing in the afternoon after 2 P.M. It will become breezy too.

High: 58 degrees.

Wind: East-Southeast at 9 to 18 mph.

Chance for rain: 30% from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. then 70% after 4 P.M. through the evening.

7 P.M. Cloudy with scattered showers - temperatures will be in the mid 50s with East-Southeast winds at 8 to 16 mph - chance for rain is 70% - sunset Friday evening is 8:47 P.M.








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

SATURDAY...............................................65...Mostly coudy with scattered showers in the morning then some peeks of sun in the afternoon with a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms redeveloping - chance for rain is 70% from sunrise to noon then 40% in the afternoon and 30% in th e evening.

SUNDAY......................................................68...A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for showers and thunderstorms at anytime but most of the day will be dry - chance for rain is 40% all day.

MONDAY......................................................72...Cool and windy in the morning with cloudy skies then becoming partly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms developing in the afternoon and continuing into the evening - some of the afternoon and evening storms could be Strong - chance for rain is 20% in the morning then 40% in the early afternoon and 70% in the late afternoon and evening.

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







Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....71 degrees

Average low:.....46 degrees.

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

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/26/2011











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, May 17, 2011

Tuesday May 17, 2011

** Full Moon Tonight!

Welcome back to another Summer with your daily Ruttger's weather forecast!

Check the Ruttgers Facebook page too for updated weather.

** Lake water temperatures are around 50 degrees right now on Bay Lake.

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




TODAY: Sunny!

High: 68 degrees.

Wind: East-Southeast at 7 to 14 mph.

Chance for Rain today: 0%.


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

7 P.M. Weather: Clear skies with a full moon after sunset - temperatures will be in the mid 60s with winds from the East-Southeast at 4 to 8 mph. Sunset tonight is 8:37 P.M. - chance for rain is 0%.





TONIGHT: Clear skies.

Low: 38 degrees.

Wind: Light Winds.

Chance for rain tonight: 0%.



WEDNESDAY: Sunnny and breezy.

High: 68 degrees.

Wind: East at 9 to 18 mph.

Chance for rain: 0%..

7 P.M. Clear skies - temperatures will be in the mid 60s with East winds at 7 to 14 mph - sunset Wedensday evening is 8:39 P.M.






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

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

FRIDAY......................................................70...A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for showers and thunderstorms in the evening after 7 P.M. - chance for rain is 40% before 10 P.M. and 60% after 11 P.M.

SATURDAY................................................71...Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning then some peeks of sun followed by morne scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon - chance for rain is 70% in the morning and 60% in the afternoon and evening.

SUNDAY......................................................70...Partly to mostly cloudy with a chance for showers and thunderstorms - chance for rain is 50% in the morning and 60% in the afternoon and evening.

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





Bay Lake Climate Data for today.

Average high:....68 degrees

Average low:.....43 degrees.

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

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

Jonathan Yuhas KARE 11 5/17/2011









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.