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Wildfire smoke brings poor air quality back to West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — An air quality alert has been issued for the Lower Peninsula through noon on Friday as smoke from Canadian wildfires lingers. On Thursday morning, the Air Quality Index reached unhealthy levels across much of the state with the smoke thick enough at the surface to contribute to reduced visibility. You may get an occasional campfire scent along with added congestion and eye irritation due to the smoke. During this time, strenuous outdoor activity is discouraged, especially for sensitive groups such as those with asthma or heart disease who could experience a greater impact. Young children and the elderly are more susceptible to the effects of poor air quality. Limiting outdoor burning and sources of air pollution is helpful. While the air quality alert is set to expire at noon on Friday, it's possible the smoke may stick around into the weekend with no significant forcing or pattern change coming in the next few days to help push the smoke away. Stay with Storm Team 8 as we continue to track the smoke. If you have photos of the smoke that you'd like to share with News 8, to submit them. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-05-2025
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Hazy skies ahead: Wildfire smoke moving into Michigan Friday
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Dozens of wildfires are blazing in Canada as the Canadian province of Manitoba has declared a state of emergency. Wildfire smoke will begin drifting south Thursday night, carried by a northwest wind. Smoke is expected to arrive as soon as Friday afternoon with the passage of a cold front. Download the free Storm Team 8 weather app That northwest wind is expected to remain in place throughout the weekend, keeping hazy skies around during that time. Clearer skies are expected to arrive Monday as winds begin to shift southwest. Despite near full sunshine expected Saturday and Sunday, blue skies will be limited. Stay with Storm Team 8 for the latest on any Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-05-2025
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Wisconsin angler finds 102-year-old shipwreck on Lake Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Historians in Wisconsin say an angler helped uncover a tugboat that sunk in 1923 on Lake Michigan. The Wisconsin Historical Society says the has been found north of the breakwater in Manitowoc, less than 10 feet below the water's surface. 132-year-old shipwreck discovered in Lake Superior 'These kinds of discoveries are always so exciting because it allows a piece of lost history to resurface,' WHS maritime archaeologist Tamara Thomsen . 'It sat there for over a hundred years and then came back on our radar completely by chance.' The ship was found by Christopher Thuss, the step-grandson of 'Shipwreck Suzze' Johnson. According to the WHS, Johnson hunted shipwrecks as a hobby, using light aircraft and even a powered parachute. In 2015, she reportedly discovered three different shipwrecks in three days on Lake Michigan. Sign up for the Storm Team 8 daily forecast newsletter According to , there were very few quagga mussels clinging to the ship, telling investigators that it was likely buried under sand for a long time and was only recently exposed by shifting sands. The J.C. Ames was built in 1881. The 160-foot wooden tugboat was designed to transport lumber but ultimately hauled several types of cargo, including railcars. It was eventually dismantled and intentionally sunk in 1923, the common practice of the time. The J.C. Ames is located within the boundary of the . Because of its depth and location, the WHS expects it will become a popular place for kayakers and snorkelers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-05-2025
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Sunny streak coming to an end
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Sunshine dominated across West Michigan this past weekend, which was ideal for Tulip Time, the Amway River Bank Run and Mother's Day. With abundant sunshine this past weekend, it was likely the sunniest since March 8 to 9, where 90% sunshine was recorded. The first weekend in May and all weekends in April brought rain showers and mostly cloudy conditions. The official percentage of sunshine this past weekend was not recorded. As of May 1, the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids stopped collecting sunshine data. The Grand Rapids office was only one of the few that continued to track daily minutes of sunshine after it stopped becoming a requirement in 2009. Going forward, it will be unclear how the sunshine stacks up day to day. Looking at last year, May through July saw a mix of clouds and sunshine. May averaged 56% sunshine while June was slightly cloudier with 53% sunshine. Soak up the sunshine on Monday, though. The week ahead will be significantly more active with rain chances returning Monday night and carrying through Friday. A few thunderstorms may develop in the mix, but there is no severe threat for the first half of the week. If a strong storm were to develop, it would likely be on Thursday night into Friday morning. Sign up for the Storm Team 8 daily forecast newsletter Stay with Storm Team 8 for the latest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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01-05-2025
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Tulip Time forecast: Comfortably cool spring weather, shower chances
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The 96th annual Tulip Time Festival will open in Holland Friday with a chance of showers, but the weekend overall appears to bring pleasant springtime weather to check out the fresh blooms. Weather conditions in the lead-up to the festival have been better to the bulbs than in 2024, when an early onset of warm temperatures had . Friday presents a chance of passing morning showers followed by late-day clearing. It will also be the coolest day of the weekend with afternoon highs in the middle to upper 50s. Moving forward, we should have a bit more warmth work in as highs lift near 60 degrees Saturday and into the lower 60s Sunday afternoon. There will also be some more sunshine helping to light up the flower beds with those vibrant springtime colors. Download the free Storm Team 8 weather app While Sunday will be the warmest day of the weekend by a small margin, the trade-off will be a breezy northeast wind with gusts hovering near 25 mph, so it may not feel quite as pleasant. There's also a chance of rain returning as we step into the evening hours. Tulip Time goes through Sunday, May 11. Stay with Storm Team 8 to help you plan out the best time to head to Holland. *Correction: A previous version of this article misstated how many years the festival has been held. We regret the error, which has been corrected. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
