Whitmer’s office questions National Weather Service response after deadly tornados
Read full article: Whitmer’s office questions National Weather Service response after deadly tornadosThe Michigan Governor’s Office is questioning the National Weather Service’s response to Friday’s severe weather that killed four people and injured 12 others.
National Weather Service confirms 4 tornadoes in Southwestern Michigan during Friday’s severe weather
Read full article: National Weather Service confirms 4 tornadoes in Southwestern Michigan during Friday’s severe weatherDamage assessments for these touchdowns will continue through the end of the weekend
Authorities search debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, Oklahoma
Read full article: Authorities search debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, OklahomaAuthorities in southern Michigan have searched through rubble and debris in the aftermath of suspected tornadoes that killed four people during powerful storms also blamed for two deaths in Oklahoma.
Northeast US digs out from brutal snowstorm that disrupted flights and canceled school
Read full article: Northeast US digs out from brutal snowstorm that disrupted flights and canceled schoolMillions across the northeastern United States contended with treks to school and work as they dug out from a major storm that blanketed the region with snow, canceled flights, disrupted transit and downed power lines.
Huge snowstorm in the Northeast forces millions to stay home, disrupts flights and closes schools
Read full article: Huge snowstorm in the Northeast forces millions to stay home, disrupts flights and closes schoolsA massive snowstorm is pummeling the northeastern United States, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong wind and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures.
Blizzard warnings issued from Delaware to Massachusetts as storm threatens East Coast
Read full article: Blizzard warnings issued from Delaware to Massachusetts as storm threatens East CoastBlizzard warnings have been issued for New York City, New Jersey, Boston and communities along the East Coast as a late-winter storm approaches.
Winter weather alerts issued for 44 Michigan counties due to extreme cold, chance for snow
Read full article: Winter weather alerts issued for 44 Michigan counties due to extreme cold, chance for snowWinter weather alerts have been scheduled for several counties in Michigan due to dangerously cold temperatures and the chance for accumulating snow.
Thousands of flights canceled as major winter storm moves across the US
Read full article: Thousands of flights canceled as major winter storm moves across the USThousands of flights have been canceled for the weekend across the U.S. as a monster storm began wreaking havoc across much of the country.
What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditions
Read full article: What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditionsThat snowflake icon on your smartphone app might be quick and handy — it just might not be as accurate as a human when the weather gets rough.
How drivers can prepare their cars as temperatures drop below zero in Metro Detroit
Read full article: How drivers can prepare their cars as temperatures drop below zero in Metro DetroitAs temperatures drop into the negatives in Metro Detroit, drivers should know a few tips to keep their cars running through the cold weather.
Winter weather alerts issued for 68 Michigan counties due to dangerously cold temps, chance for snow
Read full article: Winter weather alerts issued for 68 Michigan counties due to dangerously cold temps, chance for snowWinter weather alerts have been issued for several counties in Michigan due to dangerously cold wind chills and the chance for accumulating snow in some areas.
Extreme Cold Watch issued for SE Michigan as Arctic air brings dangerous wind chills
Read full article: Extreme Cold Watch issued for SE Michigan as Arctic air brings dangerous wind chillsThe National Weather Service in Detroit has issued an Extreme Cold Watch for Thursday night until Saturday morning.
Blast of winter weather hits Midwest and East Coast and could bring snow to Florida
Read full article: Blast of winter weather hits Midwest and East Coast and could bring snow to FloridaA blast of winter weather has brought snowfall and subfreezing wind chills across the Midwest and East Coast as well as near-freezing temperatures in parts of the South, including Florida.
16 Michigan counties under winter weather alerts due to chance for up to 7 inches of snow
Read full article: 16 Michigan counties under winter weather alerts due to chance for up to 7 inches of snowSeveral Michigan counties are under winter weather alerts as more snow is expected heading into the weekend, with up to 7 inches of snow possible in some areas.
Rhode Island firefighters rescue a yellow Lab from an icy pond on New Year's Day
Read full article: Rhode Island firefighters rescue a yellow Lab from an icy pond on New Year's DayFirefighters in Rhode Island rescued a yellow Labrador named Phoenix on New Year's Day after he fell through an ice-covered pond.
Arctic blast brings snow and wind to the Great Lakes and Northeast
Read full article: Arctic blast brings snow and wind to the Great Lakes and NortheastA surge of arctic air is bringing strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast, a day after a bomb cyclone that hit the northern U.S. Tens of thousands of customers were without power early Tuesday, with Michigan hardest hit.
A bomb cyclone brings blizzards to the Midwest before turning east
Read full article: A bomb cyclone brings blizzards to the Midwest before turning eastA strengthening bomb cyclone is barreling across the northern United States, unleashing severe winter weather in the Midwest and aiming at the East Coast.
Winter storm sweeps across US with snow, ice and severe weather
Read full article: Winter storm sweeps across US with snow, ice and severe weatherA powerful winter storm driven by a rapidly intensifying cyclone is sweeping east from the Plains, bringing heavy snow, ice and rain to much of the country.
Winter storm snarls holiday travel across US Northeast, Great Lakes
Read full article: Winter storm snarls holiday travel across US Northeast, Great LakesMore than a thousand flights have been canceled or delayed across the Northeast and Great Lakes as a winter storm disrupted one of the busiest travel weekends of the year between Christmas and New Year’s.
New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf
Read full article: New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surfAnother powerful storm system that could cause more flooding and mudslides is rolling across Southern California.
Flash flooding in northern California leads to soaked roads, water rescues and 1 death
Read full article: Flash flooding in northern California leads to soaked roads, water rescues and 1 deathHeavy rain and flash flooding have soaked roads in northern California, leading to water rescues and at least one confirmed death.
Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in Colorado
Read full article: Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in ColoradoThe National Weather Service has issued a rare warning for part of the Colorado Front Range as hurricane-force winds and tinder dry conditions have boosted the threat of wildfire.
Crews use sandbags to shore up levee breach near Seattle after failure prompts flood warning
Read full article: Crews use sandbags to shore up levee breach near Seattle after failure prompts flood warningCrews used sandbags to shore up an earthen levee south of Seattle after a small section failed after a week of heavy rains.
Weekend storm drops heavy snow around Northeast as Pacific Northwest braces for more rain
Read full article: Weekend storm drops heavy snow around Northeast as Pacific Northwest braces for more rainA weekend storm has dumped heavy snow on parts of the Northeast, causing flight delays and creating slick roads.
Storms bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, snow and freezing rain to the Upper Midwest
Read full article: Storms bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, snow and freezing rain to the Upper MidwestThe first of a series of powerful storms is dumping heavy rain and swelling rivers in the Pacific Northwest, closing roads and prompting high water rescues.
Heavy snow predicted for Northeast as Midwest still struggles with Thanksgiving weather snarls
Read full article: Heavy snow predicted for Northeast as Midwest still struggles with Thanksgiving weather snarlsBlack ice, snow showers and fog are pestering post-holiday travelers in the Midwest, while the Northeast is gearing up for its first major snowstorm of the season.
Winter storm hitting Metro Detroit during holiday travel weekend: what to expect
Read full article: Winter storm hitting Metro Detroit during holiday travel weekend: what to expectA winter storm is set to move into Michigan Saturday afternoon, and it is expected to drop five to eight inches of snow across much of southeast Michigan by Sunday morning.
Parts of Michigan could see up to 30 inches of snow this week -- here’s when and where
Read full article: Parts of Michigan could see up to 30 inches of snow this week -- here’s when and whereHeavy snow is expected in parts of Michigan this week, and blizzard warnings are in effect for multiple areas.
Lingering thunderstorms bring flooding risk after atmospheric river drenches much of California
Read full article: Lingering thunderstorms bring flooding risk after atmospheric river drenches much of CaliforniaA powerful atmospheric river had mostly moved through California after causing at least six deaths and dousing much of the state, but lingering thunderstorms brought the risk of mudslides in areas of Los Angeles County that were recently ravaged by wildfire.
What to know about massive dust storms called haboobs in the US Southwest
Read full article: What to know about massive dust storms called haboobs in the US SouthwestMassive walls of dust and debris called haboobs that roll through the U.S. Southwest can be awe-inspiring and terrifying, especially for motorists caught in their path.
Dangerous heat descends on California and the Southwest, raising wildfire risk
Read full article: Dangerous heat descends on California and the Southwest, raising wildfire riskA dangerous heat wave has descended on much of California and the U.S. Southwest, with triple-digit temperatures expected along with a higher risk of wildfires.
Firefighters make progress against fast-moving blaze along highway north of Los Angeles
Read full article: Firefighters make progress against fast-moving blaze along highway north of Los AngelesFirefighters with air support are scrambling to control a fast-moving wildfire that erupted in hills along Interstate 5 in northwestern Los Angeles County.
Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads
Read full article: Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roadsFlash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states has led to water rescues, power outages and road closures.
Massive central California wildfire keeps growing and becomes state's largest blaze of the year
Read full article: Massive central California wildfire keeps growing and becomes state's largest blaze of the yearRising temperatures pose new challenges for firefighters who have made incremental progress against a massive wildfire in central California that has injured four people as it has become the biggest blaze in the state so far this year.
Government to keep sharing key satellite data for hurricane forecasting despite planned cutoff
Read full article: Government to keep sharing key satellite data for hurricane forecasting despite planned cutoffThe Department of Defense now says it will continue sharing key data collected by three sophisticated weather satellites that help forecasters track hurricanes.
A derecho with at least one 99 mph gust swept the Upper Plains and Midwest, the weather service says
Read full article: A derecho with at least one 99 mph gust swept the Upper Plains and Midwest, the weather service saysThe National Weather Service has preliminarily classified overnight storms from the Upper Plains to the Midwest as a derecho.
Tropical Storm Keli forms and is second cyclone now in central Pacific Ocean
Read full article: Tropical Storm Keli forms and is second cyclone now in central Pacific OceanTwo tropical cyclones are swirling across the ocean southeast of Hawaii but forecasters don't expect them to cause any issues for the islands.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for most of SE Michigan until midnight
Read full article: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for most of SE Michigan until midnightThe watch was issued on Thursday for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties until midnight.
System over Florida has potential to develop into tropical depression, weather service says
Read full article: System over Florida has potential to develop into tropical depression, weather service saysA weather system moving across Florida wasn’t even a tropical something but it has the potential to develop into a tropical depression as it moves across the Gulf later in the week.
Here are some things you can do to be better prepared for major flooding
Read full article: Here are some things you can do to be better prepared for major floodingCatastrophic floods often bring with them loss of power, cuts to key emergency communications and sudden hazardous situations that leave victims with only minutes or seconds to seek higher ground and stay safe.
How Americans think the government should respond to natural disasters, according to recent polls
Read full article: How Americans think the government should respond to natural disasters, according to recent pollsMost U.S. adults who've experienced major flooding in the past five years think climate change was at least a partial cause.
Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July 4 flood
Read full article: Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July 4 floodOfficials in Texas are facing questions about whether they did enough to get people out of harm’s way before a flash flood swept down the Guadalupe River and killed at least 120 people, including more than two dozen children and counselors at an all-girls Christian camp.
Air quality advisory in effect for 10+ Michigan counties over July 4th holiday weekend
Read full article: Air quality advisory in effect for 10+ Michigan counties over July 4th holiday weekendAn air quality advisory is in effect through Saturday for most of Southeast Michigan and other areas of the state.
A tornado that swept through a rural town in North Dakota left at least 3 people dead
Read full article: A tornado that swept through a rural town in North Dakota left at least 3 people deadThree people are dead and a regional airport has been heavily damaged after powerful winds including a tornado swept across the upper U.S. Midwest.
Extreme heat watch issued for nearly 30 Michigan counties. Here’s what to expect
Read full article: Extreme heat watch issued for nearly 30 Michigan counties. Here’s what to expectThe National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for southern Michigan this weekend as temperatures are expected to be in the 90s, with humidity making it feel like the triple digits.
Weather Workforce Improvement Act aims to hire & reclassify meteorologists as ‘critical to public safety’
Read full article: Weather Workforce Improvement Act aims to hire & reclassify meteorologists as ‘critical to public safety’This bipartisan bill, if passed would put National Weather Service Meteorologists in the same category as FBI agents and air traffic controllers
Flint-Beecher tornado: Remembering Michigan’s deadliest natural disaster
Read full article: Flint-Beecher tornado: Remembering Michigan’s deadliest natural disasterOn June 8, 1953, the Flint-Beecher tornado struck the north side of Flint and the suburb of Beecher, marking Michigan's deadliest natural disaster in terms of fatalities and injuries.
3 tornadoes confirmed across SE Michigan in late-night severe weather event
Read full article: 3 tornadoes confirmed across SE Michigan in late-night severe weather eventThree tornadoes touched down across southeast Michigan early Thursday morning as a powerful line of thunderstorms swept through the region, according to National Weather Service damage surveys.
Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as Pine Barrens fire burns
Read full article: Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as Pine Barrens fire burnsForecasters are warning of low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk fire could spread across parts of New Jersey, Philadelphia and its suburbs and Delaware as firefighters continued to battled a vast wildfire in the Pine Barrens.
National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers
Read full article: National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakersThe National Weather Service is no longer providing translations of its products after its contract with an artificial intelligence company was allowed to lapse.
Swollen rivers are flooding towns in the US South after a prolonged deluge of rain
Read full article: Swollen rivers are flooding towns in the US South after a prolonged deluge of rainRivers rose and flooding worsened across the U.S. South and Midwest, threatening communities already waterlogged and badly damaged by days of heavy rain and storms that killed at least 23 people.
At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio
Read full article: At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to OhioAnother round of torrential rain and flash flooding has come for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned some deadly tornadoes.
Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it's a risk
Read full article: Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it's a riskData obtained by The Associated Press shows that close to half of the local National Weather Service forecast offices have 20% vacancy rates as severe weather chugs across the nation’s heartland.
Severe storms possible across Michigan on Wednesday. Here’s what to expect.
Read full article: Severe storms possible across Michigan on Wednesday. Here’s what to expect.Severe weather is expected to impact Michigan on Wednesday, bringing the threat of damaging winds, flooding, and isolated tornadoes to different areas of the state.
1 person dead as violent storms, including tornadoes, wallop Midwest and South
Read full article: 1 person dead as violent storms, including tornadoes, wallop Midwest and SouthTornadoes and violent storms have struck parts of the South and Midwest, killing at least one person, knocking down power lines and trees, ripping roofs off of homes and shooting debris thousands of feet into the air.