News & Fun in Michigan
The Weather category covers all things climate and weather-related. From severe storms and seasonal forecasts to local weather trends and their impact on daily life, we provide timely updates and insightful analysis to keep you prepared. Explore how weather shapes communities, activities, and the environment around us.
Showers and possible thunderstorms are expected this afternoon across Southeast Michigan, followed by a cool-down starting Wednesday. Showers and Isolated Thunderstorms in Southeast Michigan as Temperatures Drop Midweek DETROIT — Issued by the National Weather Service at 2:40 AM EDT on …
Scattered rain showers are set to affect southern Michigan this weekend, with cooler temperatures expected next week. Southeast Michigan Faces Prolonged Wet Weather DETROIT — Issued by the National Weather Service at 2:55 AM on September 28, 2024. Persistent Showers Forecast …
Remnants of Hurricane Helene are set to impact Lower Michigan with gusty winds and light showers starting this evening, following dry conditions today. Wind advisories are in effect for areas, especially near the lakes. Scattered rain will occur through the weekend, with cooler temperatures anticipated by mid-week. Stay updated on weather changes.
Southeast Michigan will experience sunny and warm weather today, with highs in the mid to upper 70s. However, rain showers are expected to arrive Friday night, primarily in southern areas. Cooler temperatures will follow next week, with highs dropping to the low 70s and lows into the 50s and 40s. Stay updated.
Lake effect snow from the Great Lakes occurs when conditions of evaporation and cold upper air currents slide over the region. Water retains on to heat more than air. This causes some open water in the Great Lakes to evaporate into the air and warm it. Rising up into the atmosphere this warm, wet air cools as it travels.
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Wednesday’s ice storm hit southeastern Michigan and resulted in power outages from the Ohio border to the tip of the Thumb. As of 5:00 am Thursday (2/23) DTE Energy reported a total of 382,528 customers affected by power outages while Consumers Energy is reporting 192,930 customers out in Michigan.
Recent extreme weather patterns and sub-zero conditions across the Upper Great Lakes region have blown away forecasts of yet another year of below-average ice cover. The recent polar vortex spikes Great Lakes ice coverage. Currently, four out of the five Great Lakes are significantly above average reported ice coverage data. Except for Lake Superior which is near its average ice coverage norm for this date in the year.
