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?"

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
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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!

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.

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.