Detroit area weekend weather: watching for severe weather, flooding likely
A very wet weekend has arrived, just in time for many planned Fourth of July events across Metro Detroit. We're watching out for flooding, severe weather, and a lot of rain, particularly along the Ohio border.
A very wet weekend has arrived, just in time for many planned Fourth of July events across Metro Detroit. We're watching out for flooding, severe weather, and a lot of rain, particularly along the Ohio border.
Calm forecast ahead for Metro Detroit after severe weather knocks out power for 59K
Power outages, tornados, and flooding were all part of severe weather that hit Michigan Monday morning.
Power outages, tornados, and flooding were all part of severe weather that hit Michigan Monday morning.
Lightning strike leaves giant, smoldering hole in street after storm
Video showed the aftermath of a lightning strike that left a 6-inch deep, 10-inch wide hole smoldering in the street in Massachusetts.
Video showed the aftermath of a lightning strike that left a 6-inch deep, 10-inch wide hole smoldering in the street in Massachusetts.
Subtropical storm Ana forms near Bermuda; first named system of 2021
Subtropical storm Ana formed in the Atlantic Ocean early Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Subtropical storm Ana formed in the Atlantic Ocean early Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Sanford and Midland work to rebuild, one year after dam failures
It's been a year since Wixom Lake was drained by a massive flood and two dam failures. For the people who called the lake home, they're still trying to figure out how to pick up the pieces.
It's been a year since Wixom Lake was drained by a massive flood and two dam failures. For the people who called the lake home, they're still trying to figure out how to pick up the pieces.
We're heading into severe weather season. Make your plan ahead of time!
Severe Weather Awareness Week is over, but the threat of severe weather will be with us in the upcoming months. It's important to have a plan in place so you're not caught off guard. In this Weather or Not, you'll get a few ideas to get you started!
Severe Weather Awareness Week is over, but the threat of severe weather will be with us in the upcoming months. It's important to have a plan in place so you're not caught off guard. In this Weather or Not, you'll get a few ideas to get you started!
Windy and wet start to Friday knocks power out, floods roads in Metro Detroit
Almost 15,000 people were without power as some major highways in Metro Detroit were underwater Friday morning. While rain fell throughout the night, it'll be the wind that hangs around for most of the day today.
Almost 15,000 people were without power as some major highways in Metro Detroit were underwater Friday morning. While rain fell throughout the night, it'll be the wind that hangs around for most of the day today.
It's not as deadly, but it is damaging. Hail, the unwanted visitor destroying property during severe weather.
Hail causes billions of dollars in damage yearly in the United States. Cars, crops, property, all are susceptible to hail damage. We'll find out what makes hail form in today's Weather or Not.
Hail causes billions of dollars in damage yearly in the United States. Cars, crops, property, all are susceptible to hail damage. We'll find out what makes hail form in today's Weather or Not.
Severe Weather Awareness Week Tornado
Tornadoes are a dangerous component of severe weather. This is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan. Meteorologist Lori Pinson looks back at a tornado that took a community by surprise.
Tornadoes are a dangerous component of severe weather. This is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan. Meteorologist Lori Pinson looks back at a tornado that took a community by surprise.
Keep your distance! A beautiful but deadly show of force. Staying safe when lightning is present.
Your first inclination may be to stop and admire its beauty, but the reality is when you see lightning, you should head indoors. It's Severe Weather Awareness Week and lightning is next up on today's Weather or Not!
Your first inclination may be to stop and admire its beauty, but the reality is when you see lightning, you should head indoors. It's Severe Weather Awareness Week and lightning is next up on today's Weather or Not!
The statewide tornado drill is at 1pm today. Do you have your severe weather plan in order?
With speeds up to 300 miles per hour, tornadoes are one of nature's most dangerous weather hazards. Learning more about this destructive force in today's Weather or Not.
With speeds up to 300 miles per hour, tornadoes are one of nature's most dangerous weather hazards. Learning more about this destructive force in today's Weather or Not.
Tornadoes, hurricanes, floods or lightning. Which weather hazard is the deadliest?
It's one of the most lethal weather hazards during severe weather. Flooding claims more lives than tornadoes, hurricanes or lightning. In this Weather or Not we examine the second leading cause of weather fatalities in the country.
It's one of the most lethal weather hazards during severe weather. Flooding claims more lives than tornadoes, hurricanes or lightning. In this Weather or Not we examine the second leading cause of weather fatalities in the country.
Michigan can expect at least 30 days of severe weather this season. It starts with a Severe Thunderstorm.
A beautiful Spring day suddenly turns dark and rainy. Would you know if the weather was about to become severe? In this Weather or Not, we identify severe thunderstorms.
A beautiful Spring day suddenly turns dark and rainy. Would you know if the weather was about to become severe? In this Weather or Not, we identify severe thunderstorms.
This is Severe Weather Awareness Week. Let's prepare for what could be a turbulent season!
Spring brings warmer temperatures and longer days, but it also increases our potential for severe weather. Today is the start of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Weather or Not will bring you a series of reports all this week to educate and prepare you for the upcoming turbulent season. Let's begin with an overview.
Spring brings warmer temperatures and longer days, but it also increases our potential for severe weather. Today is the start of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Weather or Not will bring you a series of reports all this week to educate and prepare you for the upcoming turbulent season. Let's begin with an overview.
DIY project offers convenience of whole-home generator, at fraction of cost
After the crippling winter storm had many relying on portable generators, a Sugar Land man is getting a lot of attention for his cost-effective, permanent, DIY whole-home generator.
After the crippling winter storm had many relying on portable generators, a Sugar Land man is getting a lot of attention for his cost-effective, permanent, DIY whole-home generator.
At least 3 killed, 10 injured in North Carolina tornado
A tornado ripped through North Carolina's Brunswick County, killing at least three people and injuring 10 others in its trail of destruction.
A tornado ripped through North Carolina's Brunswick County, killing at least three people and injuring 10 others in its trail of destruction.
Michigan residents travel to see freezing St. Clair River
People from all over Michigan visit the freezing river in St. Clair County, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
People from all over Michigan visit the freezing river in St. Clair County, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
A blustery end to the weekend leaves 285,000 people in Metro Detroit without power
A windy Sunday led to power outages for tens of thousands of Metro Detroiters kept in the dark for much of Monday with some estimations for Wednesday.
A windy Sunday led to power outages for tens of thousands of Metro Detroiters kept in the dark for much of Monday with some estimations for Wednesday.
Zeta’s toll on a Louisiana island: ‘Like a bomb was dropped’
Trees on top of buses and cars. Roofs ripped off homes. Boats pushed onshore.
Trees on top of buses and cars. Roofs ripped off homes. Boats pushed onshore.
Hurricane Zeta surges inland, causing flooding, power outages along Gulf Coast
An average season sees six hurricanes and 12 named storms. This extraordinarily busy season has focused attention on climate change, which scientists say is causing wetter, stronger and more destructive storms.
An average season sees six hurricanes and 12 named storms. This extraordinarily busy season has focused attention on climate change, which scientists say is causing wetter, stronger and more destructive storms.