Air Quality Awareness Week spotlights the main pollutant impacting the climate
Under normal conditions, warm air near the surface will rise as long as the surrounding air is cool. But when that rising air encounters warm air above it, the air will not rise any further. This traps pollution near the surface.
Air quality ozone conditions - how they impact us and the climate
Our atmosphere is changing. Rising surface temperatures, fluctuating precipitation patterns and increases in pollutants bring health concerns attributed to climate change. Concentrating on the air we breathe, two components contribute greatly to air pollution and can be inhaled and absorbed into the bloodstream.
Air Quality Ozone
This is Air Quality Awareness Week with today's focus on climate and pollution. In this Weather or Not, Fox2's Meteorologist Lori Pinson details the particulate matter that produces smog and what we can do about it.
Pink Moon
The first full moon of Spring, the April full moon, is also called the Pink Moon and it reaches peak illumination overnight. In this Weather or Not, Meteorologist Lori Pinson takes us through the history associated with April's Pink Moon.
How dangerous is lightning? Severe weather questions answered
Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year at 100 times a second. According to the CDC, lightning claims the lives of 28 people nationally each year. The National Weather Service ranks Michigan at number 11 in the country for lightning deaths.
How dangerous is lightning? Frequently asked questions answered
How dangerous is lightning? Is it safe to touch someone if they've been struck by a lightning bolt? Are you safe from lightning indoors? In our final installment during Severe Weather Awareness Week, Meteorologist Lori Pinson answers those questions and more in this Weather or Not.
Hail 2023
It's the severe weather hazard no one wants to see develop. Hail is responsible for billions of dollars worth of property damage each year. In this Weather or Not, Meteorologist Lori Pinson tells us how hail is formed.
Severe Weather: How tornadoes form and how to stay safe
During severe weather season, there is a potential for destructive tornadoes to form. In this Weather or Not, Meteorologist Lori Pinson details tornado formation and storm safety.
How to prepare for severe flooding and the dangers they pose
Flooding is the second major cause of weather-related deaths. In this Weather or Not, Meteorologist Lori Pinson tells you how to prepare for rising water levels and the dangers they present.
What makes a thunderstorm severe
This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week. It's a time to prepare for the potentially deadly hazards that could form during severe weather. In this Weather or Not, we examine thunderstorms and what classifies them as severe. Meteorologist Lori Pinson breaks it down for us.
Thundersnow
A rare phenomena, thundersnow only occurs under certain circumstances. In this Weather or Not, Fox2 meteorologist Lori Pinson explores this winter rarity.
Holiday Financial Advice
Did you overspend during the holiday season? Wondering how to get your finances straight? In this Weather or Not, Keith Nichol, President & CEO of Carrera Capital Advisors shares some tips to get you back on track in the new year.
Frankenmuth Road Trip
It's known as the "World's Largest Christmas Store." Bronner's Christmas Wonderland brings you Christmas 361 days of the year! In this installment of Weather or Not, we'll take a road trip to Frankenmuth to check out all this Bavarian inspired village has to offer. Fox 2's Lori Pinson is your guide.
Utica Tree Lighting
It's beginning to feel like Christmas with forecasts of light snow and chilly temperatures. Now one community is making it look like Christmas too with their annual tree lighting. In this Weather or Not, we take you to Utica for festivities and fireworks!
Local Snowboarder Stars in Warren Miller Movie
Farmington Michigan native Brian Rice moves closer to his dream of becoming an Olympic snowboarder. He was recently featured in the Warren Miller movie, Daymaker. In this Weather or Not, we catch up to FlyinBrian at his movie premier.
Up North Road Trip
Michigan is home to 14 billion trees. At this time of year, we're treated to a vibrant, leafy color show! For this Weather or Not, come with us as we take a drive north to check out the changing leaves and stops along the way! Fox 2's Lori Pinson will be our guide.
Local Snowboarder Returns From World Cup
Michigan snowboarder Brian Rice returns triumphant from his very first World Cup. In addition, his athleticism is showcased in Warren Miller's new film "Daymaker." FlyinBrian brings us up to date on his recent success and quest to be an Olympian in this Weather or Not. Fox 2's Lori Pinson tells the story.
Bras For A Cause
Gilda's Club of Metro Detroit provides free support programs to cancer survivors and their families. Their fundraiser event, Bras For A Cause, allows breast cancer survivors to walk the runway in a show of confidence and perseverance. This Weather or Not champions the hope and spirit of these cancer survivors and their families. For more information, go to gildaclubdetroit.org
As Ian heads north, here's everything about hurricanes you need to know
The eye of the hurricane is comprised of rising and sinking air, surrounded by the storm’s most powerful thunderstorms. Breaking the structure of the hurricane into quadrants, the right front quadrant is considered the most dangerous.
All About Hurricanes
All eyes are on the tropics as active storms develop threatening life and property. In this Weather or Not, we explore how hurricanes are formed, what gives them strength and the predictions for this hurricane season.