Heat picks up on Father's Day, reduced air quality forecast in Metro Detroit
An Air Quality Advisory has been declared for St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, and Monroe counties for Sunday. Elevated ozone levels may cause the air to be “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” such as babies and individuals who are pregnant or have respiratory conditions.
Getting cooler before hot weather returns to Metro Detroit
The breezy weather will continue as it gets much cooler in Metro Detroit. The winds will be out of the northwest at 7 to 14 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Lows will be in the upper 40s in the northwestern suburbs, while lows will be in the lower 50s in Detroit and communities near the shoreline. Overnight, a cold front will sweep over Southeast Michigan. It will usher in cooler air and lead to fewer clouds.
Sunny start to Sunday before chance of strong storms in Metro Detroit
In addition to events to honor the fallen and observe Memorial Day, many people are enjoying the outdoors. Whether you’re grilling in the backyard or grooving at the Movement Music Festival in Detroit’s Hart Plaza this weekend, you will want to be prepared for changing weather conditions.
Why you should take shelter for severe t-storm warnings
The outdoor warning sirens, which sound for tornadoes and–in some communities–for particularly strong severe thunderstorms, may motivate you to take shelter. Most severe storms will never prompt a siren, and a normal or baseline severe thunderstorm warning may not elicit the same urgency. This is a mistake that puts people in jeopardy.
Michigan’s annual statewide tornado drill set for March 20: What to know
With severe weather season right around the corner, the annual Michigan statewide tornado drill will be held during Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week to help Michiganders test their severe weather readiness plans before spring severe weather arrives in Michigan.