SEVERE WEATHER

A Red Flag Warning is in effect on Wednesday for a large portion of Lower Michigan.

The City of Ann Arbor is sharing real-time branch collection data with residents.

All of Southeast Michigan is under an increasing threat for severe weather on Wednesday -- and that includes tornadoes.

Storms today will be strongest to our southwest, but we could still get some thunderstorm activity, including heavy downpours, lightning/thunder and strong winds.

Ann Arbor residents can begin placing their compost carts and yard waste at the curb on March 27.

With severe weather season right around the corner, the annual Michigan statewide tornado drill will be held during Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week to help Michiganders test their severe weather readiness plans before spring severe weather arrives in Michigan.

With severe weather season right around the corner, the annual Michigan statewide tornado drill will be held during Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week to help Michiganders test their severe weather readiness plans before spring severe weather arrives in Michigan.

Officials said fewer than five percent of the city's solid waste routes had been cleared by Friday, March 10.

Ann Arbor officials warn the public that road conditions are extremely dangerous within the city limits.

There were no injuries and the fire did not spread inside the home, officials wrote on social media.

Additional nights may be added depending on volunteer capacity, city officials said in a notice.

More than half of Ann Arbor Public Schools buildings were without power on Thursday afternoon.

U-M head football coach Jim Harbaugh lent a hand to a police officer in the middle of an ice storm on Wednesday night.

Many residents and businesses remain without power one day after an ice storm hit the area.

All nonemergency government buildings have closed due to the severe weather, city officials said.

A winter storm has reached Southeast Michigan Friday, and strong winds could cause power outages that’ll last through Saturday night.

Christmas weekend started bitterly cold, with blowing snow and lots of icy roads, but it didn't matter as everybody was out shopping and eating.

The winter snowstorm made for a chaotic Christmas weekend at Detroit Metro Airport as airlines canceled around 40% of flights before the day even started.

The pre-Christmas winter storm was unusual for residents in Michigan because of the cold temperatures and the wind.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has activated the State Emergency Operations Center in response to the pre-Christmas snowstorm.

A winter storm has reached Southeast Michigan on Friday, and strong winds could cause power outages.

The video coming out of west Michigan was ugly, which is why the Michigan State Police is on standby with extra troopers ready to go if needed.

Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams cut the season short due to the winter snowstorm that is headed for southeast Michigan.

The winter storm has impacted SMART services in Metro Detroit as blowing, drifting snow, wind, and ice look to accumulate across the region.

First responders in Macomb County have access to over 300 high-tech cameras to monitor conditions during the incoming winter storm.

Stores would have been crazy busy this week anyway, but when you add in what looks like a nasty winter storm, the rush was on.

The next few days are set to be the busiest travel days of the year, and now, with the winter storm approaching, travelers at Detroit Metro Airport are scrambling to arrange last-minute plans before it hits.

If you're hitting the roads during the upcoming storms, you will need a survival kit to stay safe while driving in blizzard-like conditions.

The winter storm watch for Southeast Michigan has been upgraded to a winter storm warning, starting Thursday night and lasting through Saturday morning.

Officials are recommending Michigan residents take steps to prepare themselves and their homes as a pre-Christmas winter storm approaches.

Strong winds moving through Southeast Michigan on Saturday are causing some power outages in the region.

Strong winds moving through Southeast Michigan on Wednesday are causing some power outages in the region.

Hurricanes are one of several types of tropical cyclones that occur in oceans and coastal regions. Here's how they differ from other storms.

Hurricanes -- like the storm currently making landfall in Florida -- are one of several types of tropical cyclones that occur in oceans and coastal regions.

Flights from Tampa to Detroit were sold out Tuesday, filled with passengers scrambling to get out of Hurricane Ian’s path.

One of the most defining factors of a hurricane’s severity is the strength and speed of the wind it produces.

We’re tracking the potential for strong to severe storms this afternoon in Metro Detroit.

Severe weather moved through Southeast Michigan on Monday night, leaving tens of thousands of people without power, still, as of Friday.

Severe weather moved through Southeast Michigan on Monday night, leaving tens of thousands of people without power, still, as of Thursday.

Severe weather moved through Southeast Michigan on Monday night, leaving tens of thousands of people without power, still, as on Wednesday.

More than 260,000 DTE Energy customers were without power on Tuesday morning, a day after severe storms knocked down trees and power lines across the area on Monday afternoon and evening.

More than 260,000 DTE Energy customers were without power on Tuesday morning, a day after severe storms knocked down trees and power lines across the area on Monday afternoon and evening.

A 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.

The chance for severe weather is increasing in Metro Detroit for Monday afternoon and evening.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Sunshine and more humid weather moves in before a few stronger storms are possible on Monday

We’re tracking severe weather moving across Michigan, with the possibility of severe storms firing in Metro Detroit during the overnight hours.

We’re tracking a window for severe weather tonight across Southeast Michigan, with an isolated tornado possible, among other threats.

By now you’ve probably seen our article with details about Monday night’s tornado that touched down near Lake Fenton and traveled seven-and-a-half miles before lifting in extreme northwest Oakland County.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

It’s not even really summer yet, but it’s going to feel like the peak of summer this week in Southeast Michigan, with temps pushing into the upper 90s on Wednesday, but it'll feel even hotter.

A broken line of very severe storms, one of which prompted tornado warnings in Chicago, is marching southeast and will mostly miss our area.

All’s quiet on this Monday afternoon, but that’s going to change dramatically this evening.

We’re tracking potentially severe storms moving into Metro Detroit on Monday night, in two different waves.

The severe weather threat for Metro Detroit has been increased by the Storm Prediction Center with storms arriving after the sun sets on Monday night.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

We’re tracking rain showers and storms expected to move through Southeast Michigan on Sunday, April 24.

Several Southeastern Michigan counties are under a flood watch Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning due to heavy rain showers.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Last summer Metro Detroit got hit hard by severe weather.

Showers and thunderstorm chances continue off and on through the evening hours.

FEMA has granted the Governor's request for a joint PDA with state and local officials to help expedite review of the damages and response costs. The PDA is the next step in the process of asking for federal assistance.

New video shows just how powerful the deadly EF-3 tornado in Gaylord was.

Officials confirmed that the Gaylord tornado was an EF-3 with maximum winds of around 150 mph.

A rare tornado hit Northern Michigan last week, and many were taken by surprise.

The town of Gaylord is still cleaning up after a tornado devastated the area, killing two and injuring more than 40 others on Friday.

An EF3 tornado touched down in Gaylord on Friday, killing two and injuring dozens of others.

Here is the weather report for May 22, 2022.

Saturday evening will start off dry, but showers from the southwest will move in, especially during the overnight hours.

Officials have confirmed the tornado that touched down in Gaylord on Friday was an EF-3 with maximum winds of around 150 mph.

Here is the weather report for May 21, 2022.

At least two people have died and more than 40 others were injured when a tornado touched down in Gaylord, Michigan on Friday, according to officials.

The efforts to help Gaylord are well underway after a tornado injured 44, leaving one dead Friday (May 20).

Here are some pictures and videos of the damage left by a tornado in the Gaylord area.

A tornado touched down Friday in the area of Gaylord, Michigan, the National Weather Service confirmed.

Stormy weather continues through the midnight hour and during the early hours of Monday. A total lunar eclipse will occur late Sunday night into early Monday morning.

Welcome to Saturday, Motown.

Welcome to Sunday, Motown.

We’re tracking rain showers and storms expected to move through Southeast Michigan on Sunday, April 24.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

We’re expecting multiple lines of thunderstorms today in Southeast Michigan -- and some of them have the potential to be strong or severe.

We’re tracking multiple waves of storms moving through the Southeast Michigan area on Wednesday, and some could be severe.

Happy Hump Day Metro Detroit!  We are off to a mild start with temperatures in the 50s and on the rise with a warm front moving through south to north before sunrise and there have been a few showers along this warm front. Very widely scattered early morning showers are fading and we should get a little bit of dry weather to get us going on this Wednesday morning. Temperatures will keep rising and may even be into the lower 60s by the time you head out and about under mostly cloudy but mostly dry weather here. We do expect showers later, and a risk for a few severe storms late in the day so keep that umbrella with you today for the scattered showers on the way.

Wind and rain battered the Local 4 News truck as it traveled down Michigan Avenue Wednesday (March 23). The rain didn’t just flood neighborhoods and drains but also basements of homes.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Many of us are rejoicing in the return of springtime, but with the spring comes severe and wet weather -- which typically don’t mix well with technology.

We’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.

A winter storm warning is in effect through Thursday and snow is continuously falling and building up across Metro Detroit.

It’s all hands on deck in Wayne County as crews work to keep the roads clear so driver’s can get around safely.

Crews in Wayne County were filling trucks with salt before they head out onto the roads during the February 2022 snowstorm.

Metro Airport will have all hands on deck to make sure flights can safely get out tomorrow during a major winter storm.

It’s going to be an ugly, cold and blustery day in most of Michigan on Wednesday into Thursday morning.

We’re tracking a winter storm as it moves through Southeastern Michigan Sunday morning.

We’re tracking a winter storm as it approaches Southeast Michigan Saturday.

Authorities say the body of a Kentucky teenager has been found after a tornado ravaged her neighborhood.

A photo from a tornado-damaged home in Kentucky landed almost 130 miles away in Indiana.

Widespread power outages caused by intense winds have prompted DTE Energy to call in hundreds of out-of-state crews to help restore power to Southeastern Michigan residents.

The governor of Kentucky is holding a news conference Saturday morning to discuss the deadly tornadoes that ripped through the state overnight Friday.

DTE Energy is preparing for possible power outages on Monday around Southeast Michigan as a wind advisory goes into effect.

DTE 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.