Wreckage from Tuskegee airmanโs plane that crashed during WWII training recovered in Lake Huron
A team of divers have been trolling the deep, cold waters of Lake Huron off Michiganโs Thumb for several weeks each of the past few years searching for scattered pieces of aviation โ and Black military โ history.
Rep. Slotkin announces Livingston County projects, discusses downing of aerial object
U.S. Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin on Monday held a press conference to discuss new projects in Livingston County -- and she also answered questions about the Sunday downing of an unidentified airborne object over Lake Huron.
Drier air moving in, clouds clearing out with possible fog in Metro Detroit -- Hereโs what to expect
Drier air is moving in, and we will clear out Thursday night. The clear skies combined with light wind will allow temps to drop into the low-40s (5 to 6 degrees Celsius) with a north-northeast wind at 2 to 5 mph. Some rural spots, especially those areas that start the night clear, could touch the upper-30s (4 degrees Celsius). A few areas of locally dense fog are also possible late at night.
Repair timeline pushed back even further for broken Metro Detroit water main
A repaired water transmission main that services several Metro Detroit communities is now expected to resume normal operations in early October, weeks after its expected resumption, after a leak closed the main in mid-August.
5 Last minute beach vacations you can take without leaving Michigan
Itโs already August and for many families that means summer is winding down as we stare down the start of school in just four to five weeks. That may have you thinking about a last-minute vacation, but where should you go? There are plenty of places to explore in Michigan that you may have never been to. We spoke to Jill Halpin, the Founder of the My Michigan Beach website, to get her advice on where to go in Michigan.
The Great Lakes are warmer than theyโve ever been in early November: Why thatโs a problem in several ways
Some parts of the Northern Great Lakes region were greeted by their first significant snowfall of the season earlier this week, but not even the arrival of the fluffy white stuff could mask these historic times for the Great Lakes themselves.
The Michigan Connection: How a near-fatal shooting on Mackinac Island changed medical knowledge forever
Have you ever noticed that thereโs always a Michigan connection in nearly every major story? Or that when you go on vacation, you always seem to meet other people from Michigan? Whether itโs some sort of statistical bias of some kind or not, it feels right, right?
Metro Detroit weather: Wet, windy start to Friday
Rain showers Friday morning should taper off from southwest to northeast, and be out of the area by lunchtime. Skies become partly cloudy Friday night, with lows in the mid 30s. AdMore rain this weekendOur weekend gets off to a bright start with partly cloudy skies Saturday. Rain showers are likely Saturday night, with a rumble of thunder not out of the question. Any scattered, lingering light rain showers should end by Sunday morning, with Sunday skies becoming partly cloudy during the afternoon.
Metro Detroit weather: Windy Thursday with light rain
As expected, wind will increase Thursday, which will have a number of ramifications in our weather. Lakeshore flood warning, advisoryThe strong northeast wind will push water toward our coastlines, so a lakeshore flood warning has been issued for the Monroe County shoreline through 4 a.m. Friday. Thursday rainThe northeast wind is also coming from a source of drier Canadian air, and that air feeding into our area should keep the rain very light, with some areas just picking up drizzle. Northeast wind will continue at 15 to 25 mph, and will still have some gustiness. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- itโs easily one of the best in the nation.
Metro Detroit weather: Winter Weather Advisory begins Saturday night as snow arrives
DETROIT โ A winter weather advisory is in effect for Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties from 12 midnight, tonight, to 10 p.m. Sunday. Snowโs arrivalSaturday night will be snowy across Detroit and the rest of southeast Michigan shortly after midnight and through Sunday morning. The wind off Lake Huron, which is mostly liquid, will deliver lake effect snow showers and snow squalls on Monday. Neighborhoods south of I-94 will receive a two-day total of four to six inches of snow; isolates spots, over six inches. From I-94 (to the south) and M-59 (to the north), Detroit, Westland, Ann Arbor to Howell, Pontiac, Shelby Township and Mt.
Metro Detroit weather: Cold, dry Saturday evening with snow arriving tonight
DETROIT โ A winter weather advisory is in effect for Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties from 12 midnight, tonight, to 10 p.m. Sunday. Saturday night will be snowy across Detroit and the rest of southeast Michigan shortly after midnight and through Sunday morning. Snow totalsSunday night becomes less snowy, but it remains cold -- so roads remain treacherous. The wind off Lake Huron, which is mostly liquid, will deliver lake effect snow showers and snow squalls on Monday. From I-94 (to the south) and M-59 (to the north), Detroit, Westland, Ann Arbor to Howell, Pontiac, Shelby Township and Mt.
Metro Detroit weather: Snowfall to start Saturday night
DETROIT โ A winter weather advisory has been issued for SE Michiganโs Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties from midnight Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday. Snow is on the way for the Detroit area, with snowfall beginning in some areas Saturday night and in many areas on Sunday. Saturday night will be snowy across Detroit and the rest of southeast Michigan shortly after midnight and through Sunday morning. The wind off Lake Huron, which is mostly liquid, will deliver lake effect snow showers and snow squalls on Monday. From I-94 (to the south) and M-59 (to the north), Detroit, Westland, Ann Arbor to Howell, Pontiac, Shelby Township and Mt.
EGLE approves permit for new Line 5 tunnel under Straits of Mackinac
MACKINAC COUNTY, Mich. โ There was praise and disappointment on Friday after the Michigan Department Environment, Great Lakes and Energy approved the first permits to for the controversial tunnel project around the Enbridge Line 5 gas line. The dual oil pipeline is among the largest in the region and runs directly through the Mackinac Straits carrying 23 million gallons of crude oil each day. In 2010, a separate Enbridge pipeline spilled more than 800,000 gallons of oil into Talmadge Creek and the Kalamazoo River. AdEnvironmental scientists estimate an oil spill in the Straits of Mackinac would cost almost $2 billion in cleaning costs and lost tourism revenue. This week the Canadian Consul General in Detroit telling the Canadian National Post shutting down Line 5 could harm Canadian-U.S. relations.
Metro Detroit weather: Will we get any Friday sun?
Highs will be similar to Thursdayโs highs, in the mid 30s (1 degree Celsius), with a north wind at 5 to 10 mph. Becoming partly cloudy Friday night, with lows in the low 20s (-5 degrees Celsius). Weekend forecastPartly cloudy on Saturday, with highs in the mid 30s (2 degrees Celsius). Mostly cloudy Sunday night, with lows in the mid 20s (-4 degrees Celsius). Highs in the mid 30s (1 to 2 degrees Celsius) and lows in the low to mid 20s (-5 to -4 degrees Celsius).
Metro Detroit weather: Searching for some rays
Highs remain on the plus side of average -- in the mid 30s (3 degrees Celsius). Partly cloudy Friday night, with lows in the low 20s (-6 degrees Celsius). Highs in the mid 30s (3 degrees Celsius). Partly cloudy Saturday night, with lows in the low 20s (-6 degrees Celsius). Highs all three days in the mid 30s (1 to 3 degrees Celsius), and overnight lows in the low to mid 20s (-6 to -4 degrees Celsius).
Metro Detroit weather: Quiet days ahead, until the weekend
Things look pretty quiet for the next five days, but then comes this weekend -- Iโll address that in a moment. Highs in the mid 30s (2 degrees Celsius), and possibly a tad warmer if we get any afternoon peeks of sun. Mostly sunny on Thursday -- this is the pick day of the week -- with highs in the mid 40s (8 degrees Celsius). Highs may still reach the upper 40s (9 degrees Celsius) in the mild air mass ahead of the front. Steady temperatures in the mid 30s (2 degrees Celsius).
Freighter aground on Detroit River now freed
DETROIT โ A freighter that ran aground on the Detroit River has been freed Thursday. The U.S. Coast Guard tweeted that the the Harvest Spirit has been refloated and will undergo further inspection. The 500-foot freighter Harvest Spirit, aground in the Detroit River since Wednesday morning, was successfully refloated this afternoon and is safely anchored in U.S. waters while awaiting a thorough inspection. News release: https://t.co/uso2FQQpnp pic.twitter.com/L3X47zJDww โ USCG Great Lakes (@USCGGreatLakes) December 4, 2020Shipping was routed to Detroit Riverโs Amherstburg Channel, east of Bois Blanc Island. The Detroit River is one of the busiest rivers for commercial shipping on the planet.
Metro Detroit weather: Freaky, then flakey forecast
DETROIT โ We are starting our Finally Friday with lots of clouds and some lake effect rain showers near Lake Huron. Highs will struggle mightily today, as temps hold nearly steady in the low to mid 40s (5 to 7 degrees Celsius). Temperatures will fall into the mid 40s (7 degrees Celsius) during the early evening, so a couple of layers under the costume works well. We start the day with rain showers and temps in the mid 40s (7 to 8 degrees Celsius). Highs will warm into the mid 50s (12 degrees Celsius) on Tuesday, and then potentially be at or a little above 60 degrees (16 degrees Celsius) through the weekend!
Metro Detroit weather: Here comes the sun
DETROIT โ No matter how you slice it, Tuesdayโs weather didnโt cut it. Becoming sunnier and sunnier as the day progresses on Friday, with highs only in the mid 40s (8 degrees Celsius). Clear skies prevail Saturday night, with lows in the upper 20s (-2 degrees Celsius). Temperatures will fall into the mid 40s (7 to 8 degrees Celsius) by 8:00 p.m., so this will be a pretty typical weather evening for the Trick or Treaters. Overnight lows near 40 degrees (4 to 5 degrees Celsius) by Sunday morning.
Local 4 News at 4 -- Oct. 12, 2020
Hereโs whatโs coming up on Local 4 News at 4:Wind, rain and cold temperatures are in the forecastโStorm Tracker 4 is watching a batch of showers and thunderstorms migrating in from Wisconsin. Expect some healthy rumbles and possibly a few heavy downpours. But we expect these storms to stay below severe limits. Theyโll roll into the West Zone just before 8 p.m. and should be gone for everyone except the Lake Huron shoreline by midnight tonight.โ -- Ben Bailey
Metro Detroit weather: Relatively warm with clouds overhead, Saturday evening
You can feel the higher temps and higher humidity, this evening. Then, higher temps return Monday with reinforcing chilly air to follow. Saturday evening will be cloudy but warm in most of southeast Michigan. Another cold front brings cooler weather again, mid-week. ยท Track the live Michigan Weather Radar hereยท Track severe weather alerts hereยท Submit storm photos hereยท Find more weather forecast articles at Weather Center
Metro Detroit weather: Dry, mild Friday with frost possible tonight
The one exception will be in the Thumb, where Lake Huron moisture will give you more cloud cover and some scattered showers. The third ingredient is cloud cover, and thatโs the question mark. Enough high resolution models bring in some of this cloud cover โ which acts as a blanket and holds some heat in - that I think many of us wonโt see frost. Our Urban Heat Island has the lowest risk, as temps there will only drop into the upper 30s (4 degrees Celsius). Next weekMonday looks great, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 60 degrees (15 to 16 degrees Celsius).
Metro Detroit weather: Fantastic cider mill weekend ahead, frost advisory
Clear Saturday night, with lows in the low to mid 40s (5 to 7 degrees Celsius). Mostly sunny on Sunday, and a tad warmer with highs in the mid 60s (18 degrees Celsius). Clear Sunday night, with lows in the mid 40s (7 degrees Celsius). Highs will drop a bit due to more cloudsโฆreaching the mid 70s (25 degrees Celsius). But it then appears that we warm up again into the mid to upper 70s (24 to 26 degrees Celsius) Friday into next weekend and, right now, next weekend still looks spectacular with plenty of sun!
Metro Detroit weather: As good as it gets!
Highs in the mid to upper 70s (24 to 26 degrees Celsius). Mostly sunny to partly cloudy on Wednesday, a delightful summer day with highs again in the mid to upper 70s (24 to 26 degrees Celsius). Mostly clear Wednesday night, with lows in the mid to upper 50s (14 to 15 degrees Celsius). Mostly clear Thursday night, with lows near 60 degrees (15 to 16 degrees Celsius). Weekend OutlookThis mornings computer models still advertise Saturday as the better of the two weekend days, with mostly sunny or partly cloudy skies.
Here are some of the best places for a scenic drive in Michigan
A mix of lush green forests and lake views is what Michigan has to offer for a scenic drive. You can also head north toward the city of Frankfort which offers views of the wooded hills to Lake Michigan. I-94 to US-29 from Detroit to Port HuronMichigans eastern shore along Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River is a short ride east out of Detroit on I-94 reach US-29. The path that is along the eastern shore of Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River and along the way you will see sparkling Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River, historic homes, inns and restaurants. The scenic and historic shoreline drive will take you though small towns such as Algonac, St. Clair and Port Huron.
Great Lakes record 84 waterspouts in first outbreak of 2020
At least 84 waterspouts were recorded over the Great Lakes last week in the lakes first waterspout outbreak this year, researchers say. Connected to cumulus clouds, waterspouts on the Great Lakes are typically formed when cooler air travels across the warm waters -- and water temperatures in the Great Lakes have been higher than average this summer. Day 5 of the Great Waterspout Outbreak of 2020! @NWSCLE pic.twitter.com/UUhHDephhy ICWR (@ICWR) August 5, 2020The Great Waterspout Outbreak of 2020 Update. Things simmer down over the Great Lakes Wednesday afternoon https://t.co/vPDQst8PRP @NWSCLE @NWSBUFFALO #ONStorm pic.twitter.com/QYGz6XBYyJ ICWR (@ICWR) August 5, 2020During what ICWR is calling the Great Waterspout Outbreak of 2020, the center says a total of 42 waterspouts were recorded over the Great Lakes just on Wednesday alone.
Metro Detroit weather forecast: Rain chances will linger through the evening
DETROIT Rain chances will linger through the evening, but that will be all she wrote until possibly next week. Primary ShowersOne last disturbance is rolling through the area, bringing light showers mostly to the North and Metro Zone. Lake UpdateThe Lakeshore Flood Advisory for Sanilac and St. Clair counties expires at 10 p.m. tonight. Both St. Clair and Erie are below records, and below the levels of last year at this time. The decrease should be 2 inches for Lake Huron, 3 inches for Lake St. Clair and 4 inches for Lake Erie.
Coast Guard rescues 5 people, dog from sinking boat in Lake Huron
BAY CITY, Mich. โ Five people and a dog have been rescued from a sinking boat in Saginaw Bay. The 50-foot vessel was halfway submerged and one person wearing a life jacket was in the water when a Coast Guard rescue boat arrived after 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Coast Guard said Thursday in a release. A line was tossed to the person who was pulled aboard the Coast Guard Station Saginaw River rescue boat. The other four people and the dog were helped aboard the rescue boat from the sinking vessel. Salvage crews were working Thursday on a plan to remove the sinking boat from Saginaw Bay, according to the Coast Guard.
Homeowners in Harrison Township take drastic measures to fight flooding
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ Rising water levels continue to be a big concern across the state of Michigan, including in Metro Detroit. Last month, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Lake Saint Clair all set all-time high water levels. In Harrison Township homeowners are being forced to take drastic measures to fight against flooding. When Michael Lambert bought Landโs End Marina 34 years ago, he immediately endured the record-high water levels of 1986. READ: High winds, lake levels cause flooding in Michigan
Classic Michigan weather this week: Freeze Warning tonight, 70s later
Rain showers changed to snow showers overnight, and those will move out of the area early this morning. Highs only in the upper 40s (9 degrees Celsius) will feel even cooler due to a northwest wind at 10 to 15 mph. Skies become partly cloudy Monday night, but another upper level disturbance could trigger a few late night snow showers. TuesdayMostly sunny to partly cloudy on Tuesday, with highs rebounding into the mid to upper 50s (14 degrees Celsius). Thatโs still well below our average high of 69 degrees (20 degrees Celsius), but hang in there...weโre making progress!
Winter storm warning issued for Sanilac and St. Clair counties
MICHIGAN โ The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Sanilac and St. Clair counties until 5 a.m. Tuesday. Around 6 to 11 inches of snow is possible in both counties. Related: Winter storm in Metro Detroit: Snow continues to pile upWeather radarKeep an eye out for severe weather alerts and the radar here:
Metro Detroit weather: Humid Monday night; foggy Tuesday morning
DETROIT - Sunshine has been hard to come by in Metro Detroit, but it's about to make a big reappearance. Even when they start to break up in the evening, we'll get a reinforcing shot of Lake Huron air that will keep us overcast overnight. Conditions will will range from noticeably humid to muggy Monday night. We'll walk out the door to clouds Tuesday morning, but some sunshine will come by the afternoon. Skies will be mainly clear by Tuesday night and stay that way through the end of the workweek.
High waters bringing pieces of Lake Huron shipwrecks ashore
ALPENA, Mich. - Rising water levels in the Great Lakes are bringing pieces of shipwrecks ashore along Michigan's Lake Huron shoreline. State Maritime Archaeologist Wayne Lusardi says sightings of wooden pieces of shipwrecks have been common in recent weeks along Thunder Bay in Alpena and other communities dotting Lake Huron's shoreline as high waters wash those artifacts ashore. Lusardi tells The Alpena News that this summer's shoreline erosion is giving archeologists a chance to draw, photograph, measure and study artifacts that are usually hidden beneath the lake's depths. He says a shipwreck once buried in sand dunes at Hoeft State Park, north of Rogers City, has been come to light over the summer. Wind-driven waves have revealed 45 feet of that ship's ribs and bottom, although most of that vessel remains buried.
Michigan weather: Lakeshore Flood Advisory in effect for St. Clair, Sanilac counties
A Lakeshore Flood Advisory is in effect for those on the shoreline of Lake Huron on Thursday. Waves could be 4-8 feet on Lake Huron causing some shoreline issues and possible flooding. That also means parts of the Thumb in our North Zone will be closer to 70 degrees today rather than 80 degrees. A Lakeshore Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds will generate waves and high water level capable of lakeshore flooding and beach erosion, along with damage to property near or on the water.
Governor's emails show debate over blame for Flint water
LANSING, Mich. โ A day after doctors reported high levels of lead in Flint children, Gov. Rick Snyder's top aide told him the "real responsibility" for the city's water issues rested with local government officials, emails show. "Of course, some of the Flint people respond by looking for someone to blame instead of working to reduce anxiety," Muchmore wrote. By early October, the Snyder administration was forced to acknowledge the validity of the lead concerns and help Flint return to the Detroit water system. The money would also replace plumbing fixtures in schools with lead problems and help Flint with unpaid water bills.