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Strong storms to bring threat of gusty winds, torrential rain Monday in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Strong storms to bring threat of gusty winds, torrential rain Monday in Metro DetroitAtmospheric moisture will fuel afternoon and evening storms. Overall conditions will be favorable for some storms to become strong as a cold front sweeps southward.
Line of strong storms to impact Metro Detroit on Wednesday -- here’s what to expect
Read full article: Line of strong storms to impact Metro Detroit on Wednesday -- here’s what to expectA 4Warn Weather Alert day is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon and evening as a line of strong storms moves through Metro Detroit.
Strong cold front to bring risk of severe storms Thursday in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Strong cold front to bring risk of severe storms Thursday in Metro DetroitRain returns for Thursday as we go under a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Highs return to 80 degrees.
When to expect storms to arrive today, tomorrow, and Thursday in Metro Detroit
Read full article: When to expect storms to arrive today, tomorrow, and Thursday in Metro DetroitStorms are heading toward Metro Detroit on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday this week. Here’s when they’ll arrive and when they’ll be strongest.
5 things you may not know about installing a generator
Read full article: 5 things you may not know about installing a generatorWe are in peak storm season and we know that means power outages. A generator is all you need to help keep the lights on when the sky gets dark, but do you know how to install it?
What makes a storm: Explaining the difference between hurricanes, typhoons, monsoons, tsunamis
Read full article: What makes a storm: Explaining the difference between hurricanes, typhoons, monsoons, tsunamisHurricanes are one of several types of tropical cyclones that occur in oceans and coastal regions. Here's how they differ from other storms.
What makes a storm: Explaining the difference between hurricanes, typhoons, monsoons, tsunamis
Read full article: What makes a storm: Explaining the difference between hurricanes, typhoons, monsoons, tsunamisHurricanes -- like the storm currently making landfall in Florida -- are one of several types of tropical cyclones that occur in oceans and coastal regions.
What dictates a hurricane’s strength?
Read full article: What dictates a hurricane’s strength?There are many ways to categorize a hurricane. The storm’s central pressure is one way. The height of its storm surge is another. How much rain it drops is another. And, of course, the strength of its wind is another. But what causes a hurricane to strengthen or weaken? The answer is simple enough, but multifaceted.
Cold front moving through Metro Detroit could spark severe storms Wednesday afternoon
Read full article: Cold front moving through Metro Detroit could spark severe storms Wednesday afternoonThe early morning rain and thunder is settling down as the showers move out of the area through the rest of this Wednesday morning.
Metro Detroit weather: Tracking storms as Autumn awaits
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Tracking storms as Autumn awaitsWe had to close a few windows early this Tuesday morning if you opened them as the cold front came through late yesterday. Temperatures here in Metro Detroit are in the middle and upper 50s outside your home under mostly clear skies and a lighter wind NW 5-10mph and with some of that patchy fog. Fog is unavoidable for parts of our area following a little bit of rain and a dip in morning temps. It will warm nicely throughout the day today with sun and a shift in the wind.
‘It just hit my house right in the middle’: Massive tree damages home in Sterling Heights
Read full article: ‘It just hit my house right in the middle’: Massive tree damages home in Sterling HeightsLocal 4 has seen extensive damage across Metro Detroit, and Tuesday night, one Macomb County family will have to make repairs to their new home.
DTE Energy says strong winds knocked down more than 3K power lines: Here’s how to stay safe
Read full article: DTE Energy says strong winds knocked down more than 3K power lines: Here’s how to stay safeDTE Energy said strong winds that tore through Michigan Monday night took down more than 3,000 power lines.
Monroe girl electrocuted after accidentally grabbing downed power line
Read full article: Monroe girl electrocuted after accidentally grabbing downed power lineA girl was electrocuted after coming into contact with an electrical line that had fallen in the city of Monroe during as severe storms crossed through Southeast Michigan Monday night.
Metro Detroit facing potential for another round of heavy thunderstorms, downpours, flooding
Read full article: Metro Detroit facing potential for another round of heavy thunderstorms, downpours, floodingThat was an impressive line of storms late Wednesday creating dozens of severe storm reports from wind damage to hail and super soaking cells.
Severe weather moving through SE Michigan: Track live radar and updates
Read full article: Severe weather moving through SE Michigan: Track live radar and updatesStrong to severe thunderstorms are moving through southeast Michigan this afternoon, and with these a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for all of southeast Michigan until 8pm this evening.
Tracking potential for severe storms in Metro Detroit that could bring downpours, damaging wind, hail
Read full article: Tracking potential for severe storms in Metro Detroit that could bring downpours, damaging wind, hailIf you step outside early today, you know that we are not yet over the hump of heat here in Metro Detroit.
Metro Detroit weather: Not as hot with showers within reach
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Not as hot with showers within reachGood Wednesday morning! It’s starting to feel a little nicer out there after a cold front came through late Tuesday leaving Metro Detroit temperatures in the middle and upper 60s as you head out today. Conditions are mostly dry even though clouds are pouring in here with just a few very light rain showers here and there through the morning drive on this Hump Day. We will be on the fringe of showers and shower chances the next few days and today is no exception.
When will it rain today? Here’s the timeline for looming wet weather in Metro Detroit
Read full article: When will it rain today? Here’s the timeline for looming wet weather in Metro DetroitDoes it look like it’s about to rain when you look out your window? Well, the Local 4Casters are expecting plenty of wet weather in Metro Detroit over the next three days.
Tornado touches down Friday in Gaylord; Stores damaged, vehicles tossed, injuries reported
Read full article: Tornado touches down Friday in Gaylord; Stores damaged, vehicles tossed, injuries reportedA tornado touched down Friday in the area of Gaylord, Michigan, the National Weather Service confirmed.
Metro Detroit weather: Showers, storms Saturday night into Sunday
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Showers, storms Saturday night into SundayShowers and storms come closer and overrun Detroit and southeast Michigan Saturday night. Rain becomes heavy with flashes of lightning and rumbles of thunder while many try to sleep.
Live radar: Tracking rain, then snow as it moves through SE Michigan
Read full article: Live radar: Tracking rain, then snow as it moves through SE MichiganWe’re tracking rain as it moves through Southeast Michigan on Sunday, March 6, as well as snow as it moves through the region on Monday, March 7 and into March 8.
Why parts of SE Michigan didn’t get as much snow as expected in winter storm
Read full article: Why parts of SE Michigan didn’t get as much snow as expected in winter stormThere was a lot of interest in this week’s storm, not just here in southeast Michigan, but over the entire eastern half of the nation.
Strong winds in Midwest whip up dust, blow over semitrailers
Read full article: Strong winds in Midwest whip up dust, blow over semitrailersA powerful storm system is blowing through the Great Plains and Midwest, combining with unusually warm temperatures to close highways and prompt numerous tornado warnings.
Consumers Energy: Power to be restored for most by end of Monday
Read full article: Consumers Energy: Power to be restored for most by end of MondayFollowing severe winds that caused tens of thousands of power outages across Michigan Saturday, utility company Consumers Energy says power should be restored to most by the end of Monday.
Live stream: Kentucky gov. provides update after deadly tornadoes hit state
Read full article: Live stream: Kentucky gov. provides update after deadly tornadoes hit stateThe governor of Kentucky is holding a news conference Saturday morning to discuss the deadly tornadoes that ripped through the state overnight Friday.
DTE Energy to invest $7 billion in Southeastern Michigan’s electric grid
Read full article: DTE Energy to invest $7 billion in Southeastern Michigan’s electric gridDTE Energy on Thursday announced a plan to invest billions of dollars into Michigan’s electric grid following a summer of continuous power outages across Southeast Michigan.
Metro Detroit weather: Mild Sunday night, summer-like warmth Monday
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Mild Sunday night, summer-like warmth MondayTonight will be mild with temperatures closer to our average highs rather than our average lows for this time or year. Tomorrow will feel more like August than October. Showers and storms return tomorrow night, and some may be nasty. It remains warmer than average most of this week. More fall-like weather will be reserved for the end of this week.
Metro Detroit weather: Warm Sunday evening, warmer Monday
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Warm Sunday evening, warmer MondayWarm weather continues to influence evening and overnight conditions. Usually, we’d be using our furnaces and car heaters this time of year. This evening we can enjoy an outdoor evening stroll without a jacket then sleep safely with the windows up overnight. Tomorrow will feel more like August than October. Showers and storms return tomorrow night, and some may be nasty. It remains warmer than average most of this week.
Metro Detroit weather: Shower, some storms Thursday
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Shower, some storms ThursdayThe gray days of autumn continue with lingering low-hanging clouds, some fog and mist with scattered showers returning. Despite cloudiness, temperatures will be above average. As it remains warm, more rain is expected Friday, but some sunshine returns this weekend.
Scammers target Metro Detroit residents who were impacted by storms, flooding: Here’s what to watch out for
Read full article: Scammers target Metro Detroit residents who were impacted by storms, flooding: Here’s what to watch out forScammers are targeting thousands in Metro Detroit who dealt with storm-related problems over the summer.