US weather model upgraded to better forecast extreme events
On Monday, March 22, 2021, the National Weather Service upgraded its forecast model, with an eye on predicting extreme weather events better and faster. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)The National Weather Service has turbocharged its lagging forecast model to better predict extreme weather events such as hurricanes, blizzards and downpours, as well as day-to-day weather. By including much higher layers of the atmosphere, increased factoring of ocean waves and other improvements, the weather serviceโs update to its Global Forecast System is trying to catch up with a European weather model that many experts consider superior. โThis is for the general day-to-day forecasting and for the extreme events, and youโve got to get both right,โ said National Weather Service Director Louis Uccellini. AdโExtreme weather events are becoming stronger and happening more often in a changing climate,โ said Bernadette Woods Placky, chief meteorologist at Climate Centralโs Climate Matters program, who wasnโt part of the upgrade.
Motor City Match winner celebrates opening of nail salon in Detroit
DETROIT โ The Motor City Match program has helped more than 13,000 businesses in Detroit, ranging from boutiques to nail salons. On Monday, a Motor City Match winner celebrated the opening of her nail salon located in the basement of an apartment building on Second Avenue. After spending years working at salons in the suburbs, she wanted to bring the luxury to the city. Vang said getting to this day took over two years, dealing with a variety of hurdles such as the coronavirus pandemic. As I always say, I want to serve the city that have raised me.
Dally in the Alley returns to Detroit's Cass Corridor for 42nd year
DETROIT - The Dally in the Alley street fair returns to Detroit's Cass Corridor Saturday for the 42nd year. The free celebration features local music, food, art and much more. The event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., between Forest and Hancock, Second Avenue and Anthony Wayne (Third Avenue). Food vendors this year include:Amicci's PizzaUnion StreetMajesticSno BizDelectabowlMilk and FrothKabob KartBig Calvin's BBQFull Course CateringDetroit Shrimp and FishPeople's Pierogi CollectiveConcy's EmpenadasNosh PitCheck out the full music lineup here. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Detroit teen goes missing after taking out trash, police say
DETROIT - Police are searching for 14-year-old Marsel Mayfield who was last seen at his home in the 8000 block of Second Avenue in Detroit around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Mayfield left the house after he was asked to take out the trash, police said. His mother said that he never came back inside the house afterward. Mayfield is described as a black male, 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs 135 pounds, has brown eyes, and a dark brown complexion. He was last seen wearing a dark gray shirt, black shorts, tall black socks with white strips along the top, and black flip flops.