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!
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?"
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.
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.