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."
From Olympic Gold to Weather Forecasting. A Black History Month Weather or Not
At one time, he was one of the fastest men in the world. He went on to become part of an elite team of African Americans in meteorology. In this Weather or Not, we highlight one of the nation’s first Black meteorologists.
January brings the most snow and cold in Detroit. Will our weather live up to the stats?
It may not look like it so far, but we are living in the snowiest month of the year in Michigan! In this week's Weather Or Not, we highlight some memorable January snows and look to the future!
Let's take on remote learning with an innovative way to teach science at home! Lori's Science Corner!
Has your family room become a classroom? Are you running out of lesson plans as we approach 2021? In this week's Weather Or Not; I introduce a new concept for remote science learning through my exclusive partnership with the National Science Teaching Association.
As we officially welcome winter with the solstice, a "Christmas Star" is visible!
Although some parts of the country have already experienced heavy snow and cold temperatures, winter officially arrives Monday. In this week's Weather or Not, we'll examine what the solstice and what else Monday brings.
The most active meteor shower of the year is here!
The best light show of the year could happen tonight! All you have to do is look up! The Geminid meteor showers take the spotlight in this week's Weather Or Not!
Was 2020 the most active hurricane season to date?
Hundreds of fatalities, billions of dollars in property damage. We just experienced one of the worst hurricane seasons on record. In this week's Weather Or Not, we'll look back at the historic 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.