FlyinBrian, Olympic Hopeful
It's been two years since we first introduced you to an Olympic hopeful. Brian Rice is still pursuing his dream of joining the Olympic snowboarding team. In this Weather or Not, Lori Pinson catches up with FlyinBrian on his way to an international competition. If you'd like to help Brian achieve his goal, the link to his go fund me page is on our website at Fox2Detroit.com. Thanks for watching!
Black Fire Winery
A former firefighter turns his retirement into a second career: wine making, becoming the first African American owner of a vineyard in southeast Michigan. Will his vines be able to withstand our Michigan winters? Lori Pinson takes us to Black Fire Winery in this week's Weather or Not.
Black Fire Winery
After 27 years as a firefighter, retirement finds Michael Wells taking on a second career as a winemaker. Fox2's Lori Pinson has the story.
Fall Colors
Fall leaf color in Southeast Michigan took a little longer to peak this season due to changes in our weather pattern. In this Weather or Not, Meteorologist Lori Pinson discusses our October weather changes and how that affects leaf colors.
October Sky
October features the Hunter's Moon and the Orionids meteor shower. Will both be visible? Meteorologist Lori Pinson tells you what to expect in this Weather or Not.
Welcome to Fall, the Autumnal Equinox is almost here!
Fall officially begins this week with the equinox Wednesday. Meteorologist Lori Pinson explains the phenomena in this Weather or Not.
All About Tornadoes
An approaching cold front could bring the threat of an isolated tornado today. Do you know the signs of tornado development? What would you do if a Tornado Warning was issued? Learn all about tornadoes in this installment of Weather or Not by Meteorologist Lori Pinson.
All About Flooding
Flood Warnings continue for the Huron River at Hamburg in Livingston County. With more rain in our extended forecast, do you know what to do in a flash flood situation? Meteorologist Lori Pinson provides some answers in this Weather or Not.
All About Hurricanes
With the addition of two more named storms in the Atlantic, the hurricane season is getting more active. How do hurricanes form? After last year's exceptionally active season, what are hurricane experts predicting for 2021? The answers in this edition of Weather or Not.
Perseid Meteor Shower
Nature's light show is peaking over the next two nights! It's time for the Perseid Meteor Shower! Fox2 Meteorologist Lori Pinson has the details on when and where to look.
Behind The Scenes Weather
Have you ever wondered what it looks like behind the scenes of a busy weather day? Wonder no more! I put together this look at a not so typical weather day as we work during covid restrictions. Come with me as I take on the early shift. Let’s go!
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.