Construction has begun.

Were having some work done to our house. They are re siding our house, I Will be Not be recording temperatures Because The thermometer is located near the house and will have to be taken down and it may be down for a couple of days, maybe more. Precipitations recording will not be effected.

Weather is Perfect today, Highs will make it into the low to mid 80s today. With sunshine and low dew points so it will not be muggy!
Image from http://www.crh.noaa.gov/wxstory.php?site=mpx


Tomorrow is look like a Hot day High temperatures will sour to the mid to upper 80s to low 90s in some places, tomorrow just may be the warmest day of the season so far. It should be mostly sunny to partly cloudy, More muggy also.

Link to the latest outlooks http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/

Tomorrow night there could be some Severe Thunderstorms across the area. Large Hail and Damaging winds. are the main threats and the best chance of severe storms is to the north of a line from New Richmond to Elk Mound. Some to watch.

June 29Th Eau Claire,WI

It was Nice today. We took a trip over to Eau Claire,WI It felt hot with all the blacktop and buildings in the city. Tomorrow will be sunny with highs in the low 80s, getting hot. good day to get the lawns done, No rain in the forecast so Far, so weather should be sunny for the next 2 days, Next rain chances come in Tuesday night.

Driving home, Exit to Menomonie,WI
Pretty blue flowers, Taken near Prairie Farm,WI

Scud clouds June 28Th

There was some pretty neat looking clouds driving home from Amery. this was taken south of Clayton these clouds were from a heavier thunderstorm to the west. looks kinda scary. we just got a quick down pour, There may have been some small hail in Barron county southeast of Turtle Lake then the storm got even stronger as is move over by Dallas and Chetek Gusty winds may have been seen in thoughts areas.

Here is a photo of a Yellow day lily.

severe weather chances looking better.

Image from http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/

Link to local watches and warnings http://www.crh.noaa.gov/hazards/mpx

The SPC still shows a Slight risk over us today, Tornado's Large hail and damaging winds are possible all across the 6 county area today and a cold front moves though The most likely times for severe weather is between 3PM and 8PM this afternoon keep an eye to the sky.

Chance of severe weather Friday

Image from http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/

The SPC has a slight risk for all of the 6 county area for Friday a cold front will be moving though and we have the chance to get some severe storms. We have a 30% chance of Severe weather This is actually one of the higher chances we have had in awhile So Watch out Friday I will have updates tomorrow.

Roses June 26Th

Another Hot day across NW Wisconsin. Temps were near 90 in some places! here is some High temps seen across the area Today.

Osceola,WI 89.F
Amery,WI 86.F
Hudson,WI 86.F
Clayton,WI 84.F
Rice Lake,WI 83.F
Shell Lake,WI 83.F

Image from http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/

Link to local watches and warnings http://www.crh.noaa.gov/hazards/mpx

The SPC has a slight risk for all of the 6 county area today. Main threats are Damaging winds, Large hail and the chance for Tornado's Storms will be coming with a cool front. they should not be too widespread. best chances of storms is after 1PM Keep an eye out this afternoon and evening. Besides that Weather will be sunny to partly cloudy, Hot and Humid temps will be in the mid to upper 80s!

A Few Severe storms possible.

Image from http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/

Link to local watches and warnings http://www.crh.noaa.gov/hazards/mpx

The SPC has a risk of severe weather for parts of the area today, The best chance for severe storms is North of a line from Grantsburg to Shell Lake to north of Birchwood. Large hail and Damaging winds are the main threats. Besides that the weather will be sunny to partly cloudy, Warm, and Somewhat muggy.



Tomorrow a The area has a better chance of seeing severe storms, I will update on this later.



I have never seen so many flowers on these peonies before! They smell great!

peonies in full swing!

Peonies in full bloom June 22ND



Peonies are in full bloom right now! Today's weather will be somewhat wet, Best chance for the heaviest rain will be in the afternoon. Some of these storms may produce some small, maybe even gusty winds, Highs will be in the low to mid 70s all across the area.



Tomorrow getting warm again Sunshine, with highs in 80s!

Peonies in the front lawn, I've never seem them with so many blooms! these have been blooming for over 15 years!

Strong storm hit today

Taken June 20th

Strong storms moved though the area, these storms brought some hail and gusty winds to some places, Here at Clayton we got this fast moving cloud in picture above, then a quick burst of winds out of the northwest at 29MPH The wind in this storm was not like other storms we had this year, We got a very quick burst of strong winds. I seen the strong winds blow aross a poplar grove It looked like some nearly broke. then it hit our yard it was very short like only seconds long, The strongest wind seemed to be only in this one area of our land. Please watch the video. Some places the wind blew at 40+ MPH the clouds in this storm were really neat too watch, there was also some good lighting. there was no damage reported.Here is a picture of the cool clouds after the storm.

Slight risk today

Image from http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/

the SPC has us under a slight risk of severe storms today. mostly likely threats are hail Severe winds. This is coming in with a weak cool front passing though. best chance for storm is after 3PM other then they it will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy. warm with highs around the low 80s.
photo take June 19Th

A strong storm moved though northern and eastern Barron county yesterday evening. No severe damage reports but gusty winds and hail .around half in may have fallen in some places.

Roses are in full bloom here!

Image from http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/

Small chance of severe storms this afternoon. the best chance for storms would be after 1PM the main threat from these storms would be Hail and gusty winds a Tornado is also possible.

Thursday: The rest of today will be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s!

Friday will be Mostly sunny with a chance for storms, highs in the upper 70s to low 80s again More summer like!

Chance of storms today.

Image from http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mpx/

Chances of showers are storms today in the afternoon the most likely chance for rain will be after 1PM These storms are not expected to be severe. other then the rain skies should be partly cloudy with highs in the mid to upper 70s

For Wednesday: we will have mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s some spots enjoy!

Gust front last night

4 inch branch down.

A Gust front blew though the area around 10:30PM, I could hear the wind in the trees about a minute before the wind hit our place. I was filming at the time, and I saw this branch fly out of the tree, pretty neat to see. The gust front was severe on the southwest side of this storm southwestern St Croix County got a severe storm no reports from there yet. a 50MPH gust was reported in Amery. my wind meter picked up 35.

If you want to see the video go to My Storm Videos on my links.

Clayton Band- Clayton cheese days parade

The weather actually turned out great for the Parade, It was a tad warm in the Sun. The parade was very good. lasted a good half hour to 45 minutes. there were many people lined up on the side of the streets, Clayton is never that busy during a normal day!

Clayton float.

weather for the rest of the day, We could get wet later on this afternoon 20% chance of Showers and thunderstorms Some could be severe Tonight or this afternoon. With a 40% chance of storms tonight. Temps today should top out in the upper 70s and tonight mid 50s. I know they have the tuck and Tractor pull going on this afternoon and evening where they are also selling some very good burgers ans cheese curds! Keep an eye to the sky this afternoon.

Clayton Cheese Days is this weekend!

Clayton Cheese Days is this weekend From Friday to Sunday! There some things different This year. Looks like the Farmers Market will open on Early Friday Morning then, the Community Wide Rummage sales fro 9AM-4PM and Carnival Games and Entertainment from4PM to 9PM located by the BP Gas Station! Then on Saturday the Parade Which is at 10AM down Prentice Ave. also the big Truck Pull taking place Saturday. Then on Sunday the Demolition Derby starting at 2PM. For a complete list of Events please go here http://www.villageofclayton.com/cheesedays.htm

Weather for the weekend it looking pretty good Highs in the low to mid 70s all 3 days With a chance for Showers and Thunderstorms ( hopefully we don't get any ) night lows in the mid to upper 50s. For people who are going to that dance Sunday night. I always Remembered how I could hear the music all the way from my house. enjoy the weekend and Stop in if you have time, anyone in the Clayton area.

Heavy rain last night and strong winds

Branch's covering the lawn.

Last night Very strong east winds did cause some damage. Many
small half inch to one inch in diameter tree Branch's blew out. Also some of the Perennials were flattened last night in the front lawn and are in need of some care. There is also standing water in parts of the lawn from heavy rain. In total we got 1.66" Between yesterday and today. The Highest wind gust recorded was 35MPH from the east.

Severe weather still forecasted

Todays outlook Image from NWS

Link to local watchs and warnings http://www.crh.noaa.gov/hazards/mpx

the SPC has us under a slight risk of severe weather today. Large Hail and Strong winds and even a chance for tornado's are the main threats Heavy Rainfall is also likely with these storms along with cloud to ground lighting. The main risk area is south and west of a line from Dairyland to Stone Lake.

Clayton, taken from U.S highway 63

Today's weather should be fairly nice. highs in the low to mid 70s across the area, with a 20% chance of some thunderstorms in the afternoon, and a bit gusty.
Wednesdays outlook





Wednesday it looks like there is a chance of Severe Storms in the afternoon or overnight. More updates on this tomorrow. Other then this looks for cooler weather with highs onlt in the mid to upper 60s. with gusty southeast winds. Chance of rain is 40%



Looking north of State Road 46 Amery,WI

Here is a nice photo I took of Amery yesterday when we went shopping, for people who have never been to Amery.

Looking Northeast towards Turtle Lake.

Funnel clouds were reported today in the Cumberland...Turtle Lake and Almena areas But they were cold air funnels. There was No storms in the area during that time. Cold air funnels rarely ever reach the ground. So this was mostly just a neat site. There was a Special weather statement issued warning about the funnels I'm not sure if that's a funnel in the picture Above or not, I think this may be what was reported.

During the 5PM-6PM hour a strong storm pushed across St Croix,Northwestern Dunn and Barron counties. this storm moved over Baldwin then really strengthened as it moved over Prairie Farm and Barron. There could have been some large hail in this storm, Here are the reports.

0.88 Hail Rice Lake Count 911 Numerous Reports going though the City

Tomorrow looks Sunny with highs reaching the low to mid 70s, Enjoy!

more Wet weather.

Image from http://www.crh.noaa.gov/wxstory.php?site=mpx

Some showers and storms are in the forecast for today. Some of the storms could turn Severe this afternoon. With large hail and damaging wind gusts. Showers are storms are most likely after 1PM and it looks like the best chance for severe storms will be mainly south. temps today should be in the mid to upper 70s with humid conditions.

Link to local watchs and warnings http://www.crh.noaa.gov/hazards/mpx

Monday is has a slight chance for rain and storms, with highs in the low to mid 70s 20% chance rain for Monday.

High winds today

High winds blew shingles off our garage. Today a low pressure system moving north brough gusty winds to Western Wisconsin. Amery reported a SW gust of 46MPH and Cumberland reported a gust of 48MPH these winds blew down many small branchs, and In Clayton a tree top was snapped off!

Tree top snapped off on Prentice Street Clayton,WI

Tomorrow is looking less wind with a chance for Showers and storms, warmer with temps into the low to possible even mid 80s

Lightning was very intense yesterday evening.

Yesterday evening at around 6PM some thunderstorms moved northeast from Minnesota. they were not severe, but the lightning in this storm was amazing, very intense! many close strikes! and many lightning bolts. Here is some of the video taken, it was extremely loud!

here is some more video, I jumped because the lightning hit just behind me.

There also was some storms in that line that produced some pea sized hail. There was some small Branch's down in the yard but nothing the mower cannot take care of.

Moderate Risk Severe Weather

Todays outlook

Link to local watchs and warnings http://www.crh.noaa.gov/hazards/mpx

the SPC has a Moderate risk for Severe Storms over parts of NW Wisconsin mainly in Southwest St Croix County. Slight risk everywhere else, People should keep an eye to the sky late this afternoon and tonight. the biggest threat is Damaging winds Large hail and the possibility of Tornado's Here is a link to the SPC latest outlook for today http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html

Severe Weather chances for tomorrow.

Thursday's Outlook Image from http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/

The SPC Has all of northwest Wisconsin under a slight risk for severe weather Thursday, With a Warm from pushing North into the area. Main risk right now looks like it will be Large hail and Damaging Winds. and Maybe a chance for tornado's. here is what the SPC is saying : A MAJOR SEVERE WEATHER EVENT IS EXPECTED ACROSS THE PLAINS AND MID MO VALLEY REGION FOR DAY 2 /THURSDAY JUNE 5/. HIGH CONFIDENCE EXISTS THAT WIDESPREAD SEVERE STORMS PRODUCING SIGNIFICANT SEVERE WEATHER WILL OCCUR FROM MID TO LATE AFTERNOON INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS...

Temperature's on Thursday will be in the low to mid 70s, It should also be quite Humid

Link to Local Watchs and warnings: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/hazards/mpx

More updates on this tomorrow.

Showery and cool

Image from http://www.crh.noaa.gov/wxstory.php?site=mpx

Cool and cloudy weather is in the forecast for today, Temps will be in the low to maybe mid 60s across the area. there is a chance for Showers and Thunderstorms, mainly later on. these are not expected to be severe, Wednesday will be warmer, mid to upper 60s for highs, with the chance for Showers and Storms.

Thursday, We could have Severe Thunderstorms. It sounds like it may possibly a widespread event, More updates tomorrow.

Poll Question.
During the season winter season, I asked a question. Which Northwest Wisconsin county would be issued the first Tornado Warning of the season, It turned out that Polk and St Croix Counties were the first to be issued a Tornado warning this season.