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CBS News
a day ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Tracking more extreme heat for Southeast Michigan in Monday
(CBS DETROIT) Hot temperatures continue across Southeast Michigan. As temperatures rise, do does the humidity. The dewpoint forecast shows moisture in the "swampy" category. There is a heat advisory for all of Southeast Michigan from 10AM Monday until 10PM. Feels like temperatures will be in the mid and upper 90s for Monday afternoon and early evening. Actual air temperatures will be in the upper 80s and low 90s. A new boundary move in, cooling temperatures into the upper 70s For the end of the week.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Severe storms possible in Southeast Michigan Thursday afternoon and evening
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day due to the extreme heat throughout Southeast Michigan. While temperatures are one part of the equation, high dew points are another. The dew points will reach into the 70s, making it feel "swampy" outside and allowing added energy to fuel storms. Storms are forecasted to reach Southeast Michigan between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. Thursday. Some of these storms could be strong to severe. Our greatest threat with these storms will be heavy rainfall in a short period of time followed by strong winds up to 60 mph. Secondary threats will include hail and isolated tornado chances. Showers and storms, along with heat and humidity, will continue into Friday and the weekend, but the risk of severe weather will be diminished. Stay tuned to your CBS News Detroit NEXT Weather Team for the latest information on air, online, or streaming on the CBS News Detroit app and Pluto TV.
CBS News
7 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Dangerous heat returns to Southeast Michigan this week
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day in Southeast Michigan for dangerous heat, which returns for one day only. The late part of this week is at the center of a fiery bullseye as temperatures and dewpoints spike. Highs on Thursday will top out in the low 90s, but the biggest issue is the heat index, which will reach the 100 to 105 degree range. When the heat index reaches these temperatures, the heat stress on your body overcomes its ability to cool itself on its own. With the criteria we expect to be at, a heat advisory will likely be issued by the end of the day on Wednesday. A warning requires three hours or more of 105-plus degrees heat indices. Take breaks in air conditioning, stay hydrated, and we'll have a chance to cool a bit on Friday.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Michigan man faces $68K worth of damages after neighbor's home exploded — insurer refused to send claims rep
On December 30, 2023, David Fauls found himself in a terrifying situation. Fauls was playing in the basement with his kids when something unexpected occurred: 'I just heard this unexplainably massive sound," he said. 'I looked out and I could see the mushroom cloud." What Fauls heard was his neighbor's home exploding in an incident that shook Fauls's own home as well. Fauls and another neighbor ran toward the flames to help Richard Pruden, the neighbor whose home had disappeared with the blast. Tragically, Pruden and his grandson were hurt and his daughter, her husband and their other two children were killed in what the officials preliminarily called an 'undetermined fuel air explosion' — one of several house explosions that has rocked Southeast Michigan recently. Fauls did what any good neighbor would do in a crisis, offering assistance on that devastating day. But now, he is also in need of help and says his insurer isn't stepping up. The company refuses to cover the $68,000 in damages to his home — damages he believes resulted from the explosion. Fauls has been pleading for aid ever since, even as the wait causes financial devastation for his family. "No family should have to go into debt or break the bank to get the coverage that they're paying for insurance to cover,' Fauls said. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it Fauls's home is located 600 feet away from the exploding property and in the aftermath of the tragedy, Fauls says he began to notice what he says are new problems around his own home. "I've got to get past the emotion and trauma of this thing and then try to deal with this,' he told WXYZ Detroit. 'Every single day we just found something else and we just kept seeing more and more.' He listed split moldings, cracks in the foundation and a host of other serious issues, including significant damage to at least 10 windows. Estimated repair costs included $23,745 for foundation issues and $44,256 for windows. Following the explosion, Fauls asked his insurer, AAA Auto Insurance Club Association, to cover the costs — but he says the insurer refused to send a claims representative to see the damage firsthand. "He refused. He just would never step on site. He would not get involved. He would not try and see the damages,' Fauls told WXYZ. The insurer did send a forensic engineer from Nederveld Engineering, who Fauls described as "very dismissive." The engineer attributed the cracks and window damage to the age of Fauls's home, rather than the blast, so the insurer agreed to pay $20,223 in damages for cracked paint and drywall and nothing at all towards the $68,000 the windows and foundation would cost. However, Fauls disagrees with this assessment. Read more: Americans are 'revenge saving' to survive — but millions only get a measly 1% on their savings. "I see a report that's telling me the plastic broken in between my window panes is age-related deterioration. When a concussive force rocked this house and I watched that and now there's discoloring and you can't see out these windows. I'm like, OK, this is craziness. This is not just unprofessional, it's absurd,' said Fauls. For its part, AAA told WXYZ that, '[Auto Club Insurance Association] takes all homeowner claims seriously" but said that the company brought in an independent, licensed engineering firm to provide expertise and evaluate the situation as a matter of common practice and the company stands by the engineer's report, which makes clear the damage wasn't caused by the explosion. It says, "there was a portion of the claim in which coverage could not be afforded based on the expert engineering findings, which concluded that the damages in question were not attributable to that same incident but were consistent with normal age-related wear and tear." Fauls isn't satisfied and neither are many others who are covered by the same insurer. In fact, Fauls and 61 others filed complaints against AAA last year with Michigan's Department of Insurance and Financial Services. These complaints meant AAA earned the fifth-highest number of insurance complaints in Michigan during that time period. Considering this as a cautionary tale, you may want to avoid a similar situation by doing the following: Carefully review your insurance policy to understand what is and isn't covered prior to any incidents or claims and sign up for coverage that offers what you need Take detailed photos of your property and home upon taking possession so you have a clear reference point to what state the house is in If you have an inspection report, keep this handy as well Take pictures of any damage you do see, so you can keep track of what was and wasn't already pre-existing When disputes like this occur, legal battles are one outcome and decisions to pursue them often come down to which side can put together the most compelling case. If you've already claimed damages and find the insurer isn't willing to pay for them, you may: Obtain a lawyer to help you argue your case Get additional expert opinions of your own as soon as possible following the incident to see if the insurer's findings are consistent with your experts' Talk to others who witnessed the event or neighbors who may have also noticed the same issues with their own home Carefully document all new damage you attribute to the incident Keep records of repair bills Depending on your circumstances, you may also want to file a complaint with your local insurance commissioner, as Fauls did This tiny hot Costco item has skyrocketed 74% in price in under 2 years — but now the retail giant is restricting purchases. Here's how to buy the coveted asset in bulk Here are the 6 levels of wealth for retirement-age Americans — are you near the top or bottom of the pyramid? 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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Consumers Energy Upgrades Michigan's Natural Gas System with 135 Miles of Major Projects
JACKSON, Mich., July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy is updating its statewide natural gas system with 135 miles of major construction projects in 15 Michigan communities this summer, helping serve over 1.8 million customers safely and reliably in all seasons. The ongoing construction work will replace existing cast iron and steel pipelines, some of which are more than a century old, and serve Michigan for generations to come. Over 600 Consumers Energy employees and contractors are involved in the projects. "These projects are a visible demonstration of Consumers Energy's commitment to delivering natural gas safely, affordably and reliably to our friends and neighbors who count on us," said Holly Bowers, Consumers Energy's vice president of natural gas engineering and supply. "We focus on work that will have the most impact, ensuring that our natural gas system will be reliable for many more years." Consumers Energy is carrying out work in the following regions: Southeast Michigan – 18 miles in Livonia, 18 miles in Warren, 7 miles in Bloomfield, 6 miles in Pontiac and 2 miles in Royal Oak Flint – 10 miles in Flint, 6 miles in Owosso and 2 miles in Fowlerville Saginaw/Bay City – Two projects in Bay City (8 and 9 miles), 5 miles in Saginaw and 3 miles in Frankenmuth Kalamazoo – 12 miles Lansing – 14 miles in Holt Midland – 10 miles in St. Louis, 1 mile in Ithica, 3 miles in Auburn The projects are taking place in addition to Consumers Energy's Four Cities Metro Pipeline in Southeast Michigan, a replacement of a major regional pipeline that will continue through this decade. The company also is carrying out local pipeline upgrades around the state this year. Bowers encouraged drivers to watch for crews who will be working along roads, which will remain open with occasional lane closures. Consumers Energy is performing this work as part of its Natural Gas Delivery Plan, ensuring its system remains safe in all weather while costing the typical household less than $3 a day. Modernizing Michigan's natural gas system will help provide affordable natural gas to the state's homes and businesses and spark the economy with job-creating construction projects over the next decade. "We appreciate the patience of our customers as we carry out these upgrades in the coming months and continue to deliver natural gas reliably and affordably, regardless of what Mother Nature throws at us," Bowers said. Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We take seriously our responsibility to provide natural gas to millions of customers who need it from us, and that is why we're making our system stronger, safer and more affordable than ever before. For more information about Consumers Energy, go to Check out Consumers Energy on Social Media Facebook: Instagram: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Consumers Energy
