Partly cloudy today, thunderstorms Saturday afternoon

The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com.

Lake Michigan surface water temperature at Stearns Park beach, Ludington: 60 F.

Friday, July 11, 2014: Partly cloudy with temperatures steady near the low 70s. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy this evening with more clouds for overnight. Low 61 F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

Sunset: 9:29 p.m. 

Saturday, July 12, 2014: Sunrise: 6:14 a.m. A few showers early in the day. Isolated thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. High 74 F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Saturday night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially before midnight. Low 61 F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Sunday, July 13, 2014: Morning clouds with a high of 73 F. Winds WSW at 9 mph. Chance of rain 20%. Sunday night: Mostly clear with a low of 56 F. Winds WNW at 3 mph. Chance of rain 10%.