Wind chills in the teens to start the day
This morning is noticeably colder than yesterday morning - by more than 40 degrees. Temperatures will be below average today before they start to rise again.
This morning is noticeably colder than yesterday morning - by more than 40 degrees. Temperatures will be below average today before they start to rise again.
Chilly overnight as cold temps return, but it warms up by week's end
We're going back to winter for the next 36 hours as colder air has returned to Southeast Michigan.
We're going back to winter for the next 36 hours as colder air has returned to Southeast Michigan.
Historic planes damaged by apparent tornado at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
A suspected tornado damaged buildings and aircraft at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, home to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
A suspected tornado damaged buildings and aircraft at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, home to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
Sunny, breezy and cool for Thursday
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
Grand Blanc EF-2 tornado leaves trail of damage with peak wind speed of 115 mph
According to the NWS, the peak wind speed was 115 mph. It had a path width of 450 yards and had a length of 5.7 miles.
According to the NWS, the peak wind speed was 115 mph. It had a path width of 450 yards and had a length of 5.7 miles.
Cold temperatures surge in on Wednesday
But we bounce back nicely heading into the weekend.
But we bounce back nicely heading into the weekend.
Grand Blanc EF-2 tornado: How to report storm damage to Genesee County Emergency Management
The powerful storm sent debris flying and trees crashing down. Some of those trees landed on homes, while others fell on vehicles.
The powerful storm sent debris flying and trees crashing down. Some of those trees landed on homes, while others fell on vehicles.
PHOTOS: Damage from the EF-2 tornado in Grand Blanc
Residents in the Grand Blanc area are now assessing the damage after an EF2 tornado uprooted trees, damaged homes, and sent debris flying.
Residents in the Grand Blanc area are now assessing the damage after an EF2 tornado uprooted trees, damaged homes, and sent debris flying.
Michigan power outages: How to check electricity status after severe weather
Severe thunderstorms, including a potential tornado, have left some Michigan residents without power. Here's how to check both the DTE and Consumers outage maps:
Severe thunderstorms, including a potential tornado, have left some Michigan residents without power. Here's how to check both the DTE and Consumers outage maps:
Metro Detroit weather: Temperatures to drop 40+ degrees after record-setting day
On Tuesday, Detroit broke the record for warmest ever February day, but the cold is coming Wednesday.
On Tuesday, Detroit broke the record for warmest ever February day, but the cold is coming Wednesday.
Temperatures plummet Wednesday
After hitting the 70s Tuesday, Wednesday starts off feeling like it will be another nice day. That is not the case - temperatures will dip down to the 20s by the end of the day.
After hitting the 70s Tuesday, Wednesday starts off feeling like it will be another nice day. That is not the case - temperatures will dip down to the 20s by the end of the day.
Texas wildfires force brief shutdown of US nuclear weapons facility
Texas wildfires forced the temporary shutdown of Pantex, the U.S. main assembly and disassembly site for its atomic bombs.
Texas wildfires forced the temporary shutdown of Pantex, the U.S. main assembly and disassembly site for its atomic bombs.
EF-2 tornado confirmed in Grand Blanc Wednesday morning by National Weather Service
According to the NWS, it is only the second time a tornado has been observed in February over Southeast Michigan.
According to the NWS, it is only the second time a tornado has been observed in February over Southeast Michigan.
Wind advisory in place for SE Michigan
The severe weather window is expected from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. with the main threats are going to be wind and hail with a chance for an isolated tornado. A Wind Advisory is already in place for SE Michigan until Wednesday evening.
The severe weather window is expected from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. with the main threats are going to be wind and hail with a chance for an isolated tornado. A Wind Advisory is already in place for SE Michigan until Wednesday evening.
Severe weather in SE Michigan expected late Tuesday into overnight
Weather Authority Rich Luterman says that same storm system as of early Tuesday evening has caused a tornado watch , close to Chicago up toward northern Illinois.
Weather Authority Rich Luterman says that same storm system as of early Tuesday evening has caused a tornado watch , close to Chicago up toward northern Illinois.
Storm concerns expected late Tuesday into the overnight
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
Detroit breaks record for high temperatures in February
Even with the new record temperature, expect a whip-sawing of weather this week as we plunge back into freezing conditions later on.
Even with the new record temperature, expect a whip-sawing of weather this week as we plunge back into freezing conditions later on.
Severe Weather likely tonight between the hours of 10pm - 2am
Hail, strong winds and even an isolated tornado are possible.
Hail, strong winds and even an isolated tornado are possible.
Severe thunderstorms in Southeast Michigan: Strong winds, hail, tornado all possible
The day starts mild and will feel like spring, but with that spring-like feel comes the potential for severe weather later, including large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornado chances.
The day starts mild and will feel like spring, but with that spring-like feel comes the potential for severe weather later, including large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornado chances.
Warmer, Chance Storms
Near record warmth sets the stage for potentially strong storms today. Meteorologist Lori Pinson has your forecast.
Near record warmth sets the stage for potentially strong storms today. Meteorologist Lori Pinson has your forecast.