Severe Thunderstorms: How Do They Form?
With the threat of severe weather, you'll want to know how thunderstorms form and what dangers they bring. Meteorologist Lori Pinson provides an explanation in this Weather or Not.
Say hello to Summer! The Solstice is tonight!
May in Detroit brought two days of temperatures near 90 degrees, so we've already experienced "summer" temperatures. Though the meteorological summer started June 1st, we officially welcome summer tonight. A little more detail, in this Weather or Not.
A "Ring of Fire" happens tomorrow morning. Will we be able to view this rare eclipse?
The first solar eclipse of the year will be visible tomorrow (Thursday) morning. Not everyone is in the path of totality to view the annular (full) eclipse and no one should try to see it without the proper eye protection. In this Weather or Not, we'll find out what, when and how Michiganders could see this rare occurrence safely.
Biking for lupus awareness. An update on a 200 mile bike journey to raise money for lupus patients.
Lupus is a silent, deadly disease that mainly affects women. There is no known cause or cure. To raise awareness of the disease, three men took on a 200 mile bike ride across state. On this Weather or Not, we follow up with their ride about 40 miles from their destination.
Tour For A Cure. Biking 200 miles across Michigan to raise lupus awareness.
It's a major disease that's difficult to diagnose. Women are the most susceptible. Lupus has no known cause or cure. With more than 16,000 people diagnosed with lupus each year; one man felt it was his personal mission to raise awareness of this potentially deadly disease. In this Weather or Not, we highlight his 200 mile bike ride across Michigan and tell you how you can help.
Today is Earth Day. How will you celebrate our planet?
Every day is Earth day, but on April 22nd each year we pause to take in the beauty and concerns of our habitat. On this Earth Day 2021, Weather or Not asks, "What will you do to make the planet healthier?"
Tonight is the full moon known as the "Worm Moon". It has other names too, but this one is the squirmiest!
Milder temperatures mean earthworms are starting their ascent toward the surface of the Earth. They come burrowing out around the March full moon, that's why tonight's full moon is called the "Worm Moon". Read more about it in this Weather or Not.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hello Spring! This weekend we welcome the vernal equinox and start our journey toward summer!
Those two 70 degree days last week had many people longing for Spring. The wait is over! Spring "officially" begins Saturday! We welcome the Vernal Equinox in this Weather or Not.
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00am. Do you know how DST started? A little history as you Spring Forward!
This is the night when we set our clocks forward before going to bed. Daylight Saving Time starts at 2:00am. Do you know how DST started? You may be surprised to find out how far back in time Daylight Saving Time reaches. Some history and lore in this installment of Weather or Not!
March is Women's History Month: Meet Dr. Gladys West, a GPS Pioneer!
If you used your GPS today, you may have this woman to thank for it! As part of March Women's History Month. Weather or Not highlights Dr. Gladys West!
Will March come in like a lion or lamb? Michigan statistics suggest we roar!
Lion or Lamb? In these days leading up to the official start to Spring, March often brings snow to Michigan. We look at the "lion" stats in this Weather or Not.
Bright February Full Moon Peaks Overnight
Tonight's full moon goes by many names, but only peaks at one time. If you miss a glimpse of this bright moon, Weather Or Not tells you when to expect the "Worm Moon."