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.
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.
Metro Detroit weather: Dry, cooler Friday with rain moving in overnight
Friday in Metro Detroit is drier and cooler before rain moves in overnight.
Friday in Metro Detroit is drier and cooler before rain moves in overnight.
A quiet and cooler Friday
Active Saturday weather brings rain, maybe some snow and gusty winds.
Active Saturday weather brings rain, maybe some snow and gusty winds.
Cloudy, cool and dry for Friday
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
Showers ending for today, still cool
Friday stays the same, cloud and cool
Friday stays the same, cloud and cool
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.
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.
Metro Detroit weather: Rainy start to Thursday with temperatures falling into 40s through day
Rain Thursday morning will linger into the early afternoon. Temperatures will also drop throughout the day.
Rain Thursday morning will linger into the early afternoon. Temperatures will also drop throughout the day.
Some Thursday showers especially early
No huge swings in temperatures but it is cooler on Friday
No huge swings in temperatures but it is cooler on Friday
Rain for Thursday
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
America's first-ever tornado forecast issued 75 years ago at Oklahoma's Tinker Air Force Base
An unusual pair of tornadoes that struck an Oklahoma Air Force base in March 1948 paved the way for severe weather forecasting as we know it today.
An unusual pair of tornadoes that struck an Oklahoma Air Force base in March 1948 paved the way for severe weather forecasting as we know it today.
Michigan's statewide tornado drill: What to know Wednesday
Michigan's statewide tornado drill is Wednesday afternoon. People are encouraged to use the day to prepare for severe weather.
Michigan's statewide tornado drill is Wednesday afternoon. People are encouraged to use the day to prepare for severe weather.
Cloudy Wednesday with early drizzle, late rain
Wednesday starts with some rain and stays cloudy through the day.
Wednesday starts with some rain and stays cloudy through the day.
Metro Detroit weather: Cloudy Wednesday with patchy morning drizzle, highs in low 50s
Metro Detroit temperatures will be around the low 50s with clouds Wednesday.
Metro Detroit temperatures will be around the low 50s with clouds Wednesday.
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.
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.
Some rain on the way for mid-week
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
50s for Tuesday
Not nearly as cold a start as yesterday. High temperatures will reach into the low 50s today with increasing clouds as rain approaches for Wednesday. Meteorologist Lori Pinson has your forecast.
Not nearly as cold a start as yesterday. High temperatures will reach into the low 50s today with increasing clouds as rain approaches for Wednesday. Meteorologist Lori Pinson has your forecast.
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.
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.
Livid DTE customers vent to Public Service Commission at forum
“DTE is not the victim here, the people in this room are," said one woman at the town hall. "DTE is not going to go hungry when the food spoils."
“DTE is not the victim here, the people in this room are," said one woman at the town hall. "DTE is not going to go hungry when the food spoils."
Spring returns, bringing some mid-week rain
The next weather-maker comes mid-week with chances for rain Wednesday and Thursday. It turns cooler once again at the end of the week.
The next weather-maker comes mid-week with chances for rain Wednesday and Thursday. It turns cooler once again at the end of the week.
'Climate time bomb is ticking': UN report warns world running out of time to reverse effects of climate change
The rate of temperature rises in the last 50 years is the highest in 2,000 years, and concentrations of carbon dioxide are the highest in at least 2 million years.
The rate of temperature rises in the last 50 years is the highest in 2,000 years, and concentrations of carbon dioxide are the highest in at least 2 million years.