Monroe County, Mich., has a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. today Friday Aug. 1. There is the potential for winds up to 60 mph and hail up to one inch in diameter.
National Weather Service – Detroit.
– Paula Wethington
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Watch for storms tonight if you are going to the fair
Friday, August 1st, 2008Fair attendance ahead of last year
Friday, August 1st, 2008Attendance at the 61st fair is almost 100,000 visitors, which is more than 8,000 people ahead of last year’s pace. The five-day total through Thursday was 99,477. That eclipses last year’s five-day total of 91,412 and is way ahead of 2006, when 74,749 came through on the first five days.
The fair has escaped any rain so far this week, but that string could come to an end today with forecasters predicting a 50 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms this afternoon. It’s been hot at the fair — readings reached 90 Thursday for the second day in a row — but it’s rain that can ruin attendance. The monster truck show tonight and the annual 4-H large animal auction are expected to draw thousands to the fair, rain or shine.
– Dean Cousino