Wildfire smoke engulfs Michigan as bad air quality expected to persist this week
If you can't see it, you can certainly smell it. The scent of a campfire wafted into Southeast Michigan on Wednesday as poor air quality driven by wildfires in Canada engulfed the region, lowing visibility and worsening breathing conditions.
If you can't see it, you can certainly smell it. The scent of a campfire wafted into Southeast Michigan on Wednesday as poor air quality driven by wildfires in Canada engulfed the region, lowing visibility and worsening breathing conditions.
Hotter nights are costing you sleep: Here's how much
Hotter nights are making it harder for people around the world to get a good night's sleep. A new analysis reveals which cities are impacted the most.
Hotter nights are making it harder for people around the world to get a good night's sleep. A new analysis reveals which cities are impacted the most.
Heat advisory continues Wednesday as 90 degree-plus temps blanket state
We'll keep the heat another day with the afternoon heat index making a run at 100 or above for many.
We'll keep the heat another day with the afternoon heat index making a run at 100 or above for many.
Air Quality Alert: Michigan impacted by Canadian wildfire smoke
With nearly two million hectares burned, over 830 active wildfires, and scorching temperatures cooking the continent, Michigan is once again in the crosshairs of bad air quality and smoky conditions.
With nearly two million hectares burned, over 830 active wildfires, and scorching temperatures cooking the continent, Michigan is once again in the crosshairs of bad air quality and smoky conditions.
SMART deploys cooling buses around Metro Detroit
Southeast Michigan's public transit system is providing relief during the extreme heat by deploying cooling buses around the region to help the public beat back the heat.
Southeast Michigan's public transit system is providing relief during the extreme heat by deploying cooling buses around the region to help the public beat back the heat.
Metro Detroit Weather: Hot temps continue Monday, extreme heat watch issued for Tuesday
A hot start to your work week with Metro Detroit under an extreme heat watch starting Tuesday morning until Tuesday evening.
A hot start to your work week with Metro Detroit under an extreme heat watch starting Tuesday morning until Tuesday evening.
Nearly 30,000 still without power after Friday's storms: 'Just want it to be over'
A statement by DTE said that 95 percent of impacted customers should have power restored by the end of the day on Tuesday.
A statement by DTE said that 95 percent of impacted customers should have power restored by the end of the day on Tuesday.
Detroit Fire Department urges safe generator use amid recent deaths
Three children are dead in two separate incidents, with officials saying the likely cause was carbon monoxide poisoning—a silent killer that first responders say is entirely preventable.
Three children are dead in two separate incidents, with officials saying the likely cause was carbon monoxide poisoning—a silent killer that first responders say is entirely preventable.
Thousands still without power in Metro Detroit multiple days after severe weather
DTE reports more than 70,000 people remain without power following this weekend's storms as crews work to restore service.
DTE reports more than 70,000 people remain without power following this weekend's storms as crews work to restore service.
Almost 80K in Metro Detroit without power after heat wave, storms
Friday night severe storms rolled through the area bringing 60 to 70 mile-per-hour wind gusts which brought down trees – and power lines.
Friday night severe storms rolled through the area bringing 60 to 70 mile-per-hour wind gusts which brought down trees – and power lines.
France-Paraguay set to be hottest World Cup match yet
Weather forecasters predict this weekend’s World Cup knockout round clash between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia could be the hottest match of the 2026 tournament so far.
Weather forecasters predict this weekend’s World Cup knockout round clash between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia could be the hottest match of the 2026 tournament so far.
DTE workers battle extreme heat on the job
From Pedialyte to frequent breaks, DTE workers have a system for dealing with the extreme heat.
From Pedialyte to frequent breaks, DTE workers have a system for dealing with the extreme heat.
Dog and litter of puppies rescued in Detroit after being left out in the heat
A close call for a brand-new litter of puppies and their mom, who were left outside to face these hot temperatures.
A close call for a brand-new litter of puppies and their mom, who were left outside to face these hot temperatures.
Extreme heat warning in Metro Detroit triggers Warren power outages
As temperatures approach 100 degrees, it's no surprise that many people are relying on their air conditioning.
As temperatures approach 100 degrees, it's no surprise that many people are relying on their air conditioning.
Madison Heights waterpark reopens amid extreme heat warning - with one exception
Metro Detroit continues to be under an extreme heat warning with temperatures in the high 90s today, with the forecast calling for 98 degrees Thursday and 95 Friday.
Metro Detroit continues to be under an extreme heat warning with temperatures in the high 90s today, with the forecast calling for 98 degrees Thursday and 95 Friday.
Excessive heat warning in effect through Thursday as temps turn up midweek
The heat index values may top 105 degrees. Storm chances come later this week, including on Saturday for the 4th of July.
The heat index values may top 105 degrees. Storm chances come later this week, including on Saturday for the 4th of July.
How extreme heat can have a dangerous impact on the body
It will feel like over a hundred degrees this week. When temperatures rise that high, it can have a dangerous impact on the body.
It will feel like over a hundred degrees this week. When temperatures rise that high, it can have a dangerous impact on the body.
Tropical Storm Arthur makes landfall on Texas coast
Tropical Storm Arthur has made landfall on the Texas coast just hours after it formed.
Tropical Storm Arthur has made landfall on the Texas coast just hours after it formed.
Metro Detroit under flood watch as thunderstorms take aim Wednesday night
Chances of a tornado have grown according to the National Weather Service, along with damaging winds up to 70 mph. The threat of a flash flood is also present.
Chances of a tornado have grown according to the National Weather Service, along with damaging winds up to 70 mph. The threat of a flash flood is also present.
Severe weather leads to Metro Detroit warnings
The impacted area is expected to be northern Oakland County with a storm band that brings 60 mile-per-hour wind gusts and quarter-size hail.
The impacted area is expected to be northern Oakland County with a storm band that brings 60 mile-per-hour wind gusts and quarter-size hail.