Hail 2023
It's the severe weather hazard no one wants to see develop. Hail is responsible for billions of dollars worth of property damage each year. In this Weather or Not, Meteorologist Lori Pinson tells us how hail is formed.
It's the severe weather hazard no one wants to see develop. Hail is responsible for billions of dollars worth of property damage each year. In this Weather or Not, Meteorologist Lori Pinson tells us how hail is formed.
America's first-ever tornado forecast issued 75 years ago at Oklahoma's Tinker Air Force Base
An unusual pair of tornadoes that struck an Oklahoma Air Force base in March 1948 paved the way for severe weather forecasting as we know it today.
An unusual pair of tornadoes that struck an Oklahoma Air Force base in March 1948 paved the way for severe weather forecasting as we know it today.
Michigan's statewide tornado drill: What to know Wednesday
Michigan's statewide tornado drill is Wednesday afternoon. People are encouraged to use the day to prepare for severe weather.
Michigan's statewide tornado drill is Wednesday afternoon. People are encouraged to use the day to prepare for severe weather.
Severe Weather: How tornadoes form and how to stay safe
During severe weather season, there is a potential for destructive tornadoes to form. In this Weather or Not, Meteorologist Lori Pinson details tornado formation and storm safety.
During severe weather season, there is a potential for destructive tornadoes to form. In this Weather or Not, Meteorologist Lori Pinson details tornado formation and storm safety.
How to prepare for severe flooding and the dangers they pose
Flooding is the second major cause of weather-related deaths. In this Weather or Not, Meteorologist Lori Pinson tells you how to prepare for rising water levels and the dangers they present.
Flooding is the second major cause of weather-related deaths. In this Weather or Not, Meteorologist Lori Pinson tells you how to prepare for rising water levels and the dangers they present.
Livid DTE customers vent to Public Service Commission at forum
“DTE is not the victim here, the people in this room are," said one woman at the town hall. "DTE is not going to go hungry when the food spoils."
“DTE is not the victim here, the people in this room are," said one woman at the town hall. "DTE is not going to go hungry when the food spoils."
What makes a thunderstorm severe
This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week. It's a time to prepare for the potentially deadly hazards that could form during severe weather. In this Weather or Not, we examine thunderstorms and what classifies them as severe. Meteorologist Lori Pinson breaks it down for us.
This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week. It's a time to prepare for the potentially deadly hazards that could form during severe weather. In this Weather or Not, we examine thunderstorms and what classifies them as severe. Meteorologist Lori Pinson breaks it down for us.
American Airlines flight to Salt Lake City diverted after possible lightning strike: 'Very worried'
The American Airlines plane was inspected before continuing on.
The American Airlines plane was inspected before continuing on.
'Stunned': Judge dismisses all lawsuits from devastating 2021 floods
“I’ve been doing this 38 years, I get it," said Doherty. "I have had judges for me (and) rule against me. But generally, that happens after you have a fair fight."
“I’ve been doing this 38 years, I get it," said Doherty. "I have had judges for me (and) rule against me. But generally, that happens after you have a fair fight."
Winter weather advisory with 3-6 inches of snow expected in SE Michigan
The wet snow is expected throughout southeast Michigan, so plan on slippery road conditions, especially for the morning rush hour. The high for Friday will be 34.
The wet snow is expected throughout southeast Michigan, so plan on slippery road conditions, especially for the morning rush hour. The high for Friday will be 34.
'Am I going to have power the next day?' DTE outages leaves business owner at a loss
"They just got to do something about this," he said. "We’re in 2023 how can this be happening to us, I mean seriously we’re living in the USA."
"They just got to do something about this," he said. "We’re in 2023 how can this be happening to us, I mean seriously we’re living in the USA."
Redford family says power was never cut to downed wire that burned down garage
Despite 24 hours of the wire being downed and multiple trips by the Redford Fire Department, the power was never cut to the line by DTE before it burned the family's garage and all their possessions.
Despite 24 hours of the wire being downed and multiple trips by the Redford Fire Department, the power was never cut to the line by DTE before it burned the family's garage and all their possessions.
At least 10 killed in severe weather outbreak across South, Midwest
At least five of those deaths were in Kentucky, the state's governor said.
At least five of those deaths were in Kentucky, the state's governor said.
As winter storm pounds Metro Detroit, 210K DTE customers left without power
More than 210,000 DTE customers were without power as of 9 p.m. Friday night while southeastern Michigan labored under a winter storm warning dumping as much as six inches to a foot of snow on the area.
More than 210,000 DTE customers were without power as of 9 p.m. Friday night while southeastern Michigan labored under a winter storm warning dumping as much as six inches to a foot of snow on the area.
Thundersnow seen across Metro Detroit as winter storm strengthens
Thundersnow is unusual because it can only happen a few times a year. In order to form, thunderstorms require three things: Moisture, Unstable Air and Lift.
Thundersnow is unusual because it can only happen a few times a year. In order to form, thunderstorms require three things: Moisture, Unstable Air and Lift.
Detroit Metro Airport temporarily closes due to winter storm
Detroit Metro Airport tweeted that due to the deteriorating weather conditions, it is temporarily closed.
Detroit Metro Airport tweeted that due to the deteriorating weather conditions, it is temporarily closed.
Winter storm bears down across SE Michigan, power outages begin to climb
"We’re anticipating somewhere between 80 and 100 salt trucks out this afternoon and probably that same number overnight into tomorrow morning," Bryson said.
"We’re anticipating somewhere between 80 and 100 salt trucks out this afternoon and probably that same number overnight into tomorrow morning," Bryson said.
Taylor woman and her special needs daughter struggle for 7 days without power
Seven days - and no power for Julie Barnette in her home in Taylor after last Wednesday's ice storm.
Seven days - and no power for Julie Barnette in her home in Taylor after last Wednesday's ice storm.
Could another power supplier besides DTE be brought to Metro Detroit? Experts weigh in
For hundreds of thousands of people, it’s been a difficult week without power. During that span, we’ve heard customers and lawmakers bring up the idea of wanting more than one power distributor in Michigan.
For hundreds of thousands of people, it’s been a difficult week without power. During that span, we’ve heard customers and lawmakers bring up the idea of wanting more than one power distributor in Michigan.
Crazy photos at Yosemite National Park show snow up to rooftops, blocking doorway
Storms have been pummeling the West Coast, leading to epic snowfall totals high up in the Sierra Nevada.
Storms have been pummeling the West Coast, leading to epic snowfall totals high up in the Sierra Nevada.