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02-04-2025
- Climate
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Just as Michigan recovers from one wave of storms, another is set to hit
Michiganders reeling from one wave of deadly storms are steeling for another. As weather watchers forecast more violent storms to sweep across the state Wednesday, residents — and officials — are preparing for more snow and ice, more dangerous winds, and maybe more tornadoes and flooding. What's next? Locusts? "I stick to predicting the weather," National Weather Service meteorologist Andrew Arnold in White Lake Township joked early Wednesday, adding that the state has seen its share of calamitous storms, with more on the way. "Later, we'll see a front moving through." The weather service issued a flood watch Wednesday for much of southeast Michigan, including metro Detroit, as 1½ to 2 inches of rainfall is expected Wednesday evening in rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms. Further north, forecasters warned of snow and another glazing of ice. It's hardly the first time the state has been struck by hardship caused by bad weather. Utility crews have reconnected down lines before only to have Mother Nature undo their work or suddenly take down other lines elsewhere. As of Wednesday morning, DTE had reported power restoration to all but a few hundred customers and Consumers Energy had about 50,000 more to go. Crews are on standby in case the power goes out again. "This has been an unusual week of back-to-back storms," Consumers Energy's Chris Fultz said. "But we know we have to be ready to continue doing work that people count on us to do." Moreover, scientists have suggested for years that human-induced climate change is responsible, in part for changes in weather patterns as well as for more intense — and more frequent — cold blasts, heat waves and storms. This time, the bad weather is coming at a time when many are worried about rising prices, a falling stock market, cuts and the threat of cuts to federal government jobs and agencies. More: After deadly storms and tornadoes ravage Michigan, more severe weather on the way In response to this past weekend's ice storms — which, in Michigan alone killed at least four people and knocked out power to more than a quarter-million others — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called out the National Guard. The soldiers will be clearing roadways made impassable by fallen trees. More: Northern Michigan state parks closed after ice storm damage In addition, the state was hit by four tornadoes, a rarity in March in Michigan. The governor declared a state of emergency in 10 counties — Ostego, Oscoda, Montmorency, Presque Isle, Emmet, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Mackinac and Alpena — and then, on Tuesday, added two more: Alcona and Antrim. "Power restoration is a top priority," she said, adding that she deployed soldiers and airmen to "keep people safe," "help first responders get to where they need to go" and promised that "we will get through this together." In the northern part of the state, long lines formed at gas stations as residents scrambled for fuel, in part, to run generators to keep warm as tens were without power — or heat. At one gas station in Boyne City on Sunday, more than 30 cars from across the region waited upward of 40 minutes, according to the Cheboygan Daily Tribune. The power outages forced many stations to close. And the Great Lakes Water Authority warned metro Detroit residents, especially those in low areas who have experienced flooding before, to move valuables out of basements and into attics even to protect them. A sudden downpour could overwhelm creeks, streams and the water system. Some people on Tuesday in places like Dearborn Heights, where flooding is common, were setting out sandbags, hoping to hold back the water. A Flood Watch is in effect for parts of Southeast Michigan including Metro Detroit this evening through tonight. 1.5 to... Posted by US National Weather Service Detroit / Pontiac Michigan on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 The news of flooding, however, comes weeks after a large water main break in Detroit flooded roadways and hundreds of basements during a cold snap, forcing residents to be evacuated by rafts and to seek shelter in hotels. Contact Frank Witsil: 313-222-5022 or fwitsil@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michiganders prepare for storms, tornadoes, flooding in forecast
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14-03-2025
- Climate
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Michigan expected to see rain, wind gusts near 40 mph this weekend
As the weather begins to heat up heading into the weekend, Michiganders can expect to see some rainfall and strong winds starting tonight. Temperatures for Friday will reach a high near 70 degrees with southeast winds later in the afternoon. Rainfall is expected early into Saturday morning with wind gusts up to 25 mph. National Weather Service Meteorologist Andrew Arnold said to expect mostly dry conditions on Saturday afternoon and another day of 70-degree weather, with wind gusts of 30-40 mph or more. Heavy rainfall is likely by evening, he said. "So the high-end rainfall scenario potential, we'll be looking at today and trying to figure out where the heavy rainfall axis may set up," said Arnold of the agency's White Lake office. "So we could see possibly upwards of two inches if the heavy rainfall axis sets up over parts of southeast Michigan here." Arnold said that severe weather is unlikely, but if that changes, anticipate windy conditions and a chance of hail. Wrapping up the weekend, the rain should clear out by early Sunday afternoon, Arnold said, but expect clouds and a high near the 50s. Contact Eric Guzmán: eguzman@ 313-222-1850. Follow him on X: @EricGuzman90. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Weather forecast: High winds, rain to hit Michigan this weekend
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14-02-2025
- Climate
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Despite more snow this weekend, you still can find Valentine's Day warmth
If you're tired of all this cold, snowy Michigan weather, consider that there's at least one upside to it on Valentine's Day: It's a good excuse to generate some body heat with someone you love. For the lonely hearts, it can help you craft some irresistible pickup lines. So forget for a moment that as much as 10 inches of snow may be falling on southeast Michigan during the weekend. For now, which is a Friday — woohoo! — just think, all you need is love. Love, love, love. "There definitely should be mostly clear skies," National Weather Service Meteorologist Andrew Arnold said early Friday. "There shouldn't be anything to worry about during the day, just late tonight and tomorrow morning." So, go out to eat, just drive carefully. Sleep in on Saturday, just be responsible. Don't fret — or complain — too much about battling an impending snowstorm, because you'll have the entire weekend to do that. For one day this winter, let love conquer all. Valentine's Day is, after all, named after a martyred saint who helped lovers — persecuted Christians — make the most out of their circumstances, secretly marrying them. The weather service has warned of "another round of snow" starting Saturday after midnight passes with "peak snow intensity" ending in the morning with a 2-6 inch accumulation. A patchy or freezing drizzle could follow it in the afternoon. The rain could melt some of the snowfall. But more fluffy flakes, up to another 4 inches worth, could come Sunday. More: Wild party, erotic art exhibition The Dirty Show returns to Detroit for 2 weekends As for the cold — which could dip down to into the teens and feel colder with the wind — it's an opportunity to find the courage to ask someone you think is hot to be your Valentine. And while the sun may be hard to find, it could be your moment to shine: a chance to warm your cold hands by finding another's to hold; and to warm another's cold heart by finding the right words to whisper. If your muscles are sore from shoveling snow on Thursday, you might be able to talk your way into a massage, depending on where you are in your relationship and whether the other person is into it. And if you prefer the cooler temperatures, just Netflix and chill. Whatever you do, just don't despair. Think of the snow like you did when it first started falling this winter and you were excited to see it, when Bing Crosby and Doris Day crooned "Baby, It's Cold Outside" over and over. And think of the cold as the imperfect excuse to cuddle with the person perfect for you. Contact Frank Witsil: 313-222-5022 or fwitsil@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: More snow is coming to southeast Michigan, but not on Valentine's Day
