Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Good Shepherd Lutheran in Lake Orion will be closed Tuesday due to the weather.
A wind chill advisory is in effect for Lake Orion, Oakland Township, and much of southeast Michigan, the National Weather Service announced Monday evening. The blistering cold winter weather has already caused a Lake Orion school to cancel classes for Tuesday. According to WXYZ-TV, Channel 7, multiple closings had been announced as of Monday night, including Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Lake Orion. Area public schools had not announced a district-wide closure as of Monday night. The NWS reports that this "shot of arctic air ... will be the coldest of the season." Temperatures will drop to the single digits and as low as -5 heading into Tuesday morning. The wind chill is expected to hit as low as 25 degrees below zero. The wind chill …
Sunday, October 28, 2012
As the storm hits the East Coast heading into Monday, rain, wind and cold weather will be felt in the Midwest—including southeastern Michigan—this week.
There won't be any flooding or evacuations, but Hurricane Sandy's reach will have a big impact on Michigan weather this week. The storm system—expected to be one of the largest and most destructive in history—has resulted in evacuations and state of emergency declarations across the east coast, as well as the closure of public transportation in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. According to the National Weather Service, Sandy is anticipated to make landfall on the New Jersey coast Monday night. As it moves west, the system will bring high winds, colder weather and rain to the Midwest. The effects will be felt throughout southern Michigan, though the greatest impact will be on the southwest coast near Lake Michigan. A wind …
Friday, August 3, 2012
Sunshine and high temperatures combine to make the air unhealthy for sensitive groups, the state Dept. of Environmental Quality warns.
The combination of sunshine and hot, humid air has led the Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to issue an Air Quality Action Day for southeast Michigan on Saturday. The statement, issued Friday afternoon, added that some relief is on the way. "A stronger cold front should pass through the region Saturday night and clean out the air statewide for several days," MDEQ representative Jim Haywood wrote. People and businesses should avoid these activities on Air Action days: Everyone is encouraged to car pool, use their bicycles or walk, and delay or combine errands when possible. Active children and adults, and persons with respiratory diseases such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion, the MDEQ advises. Learn more …
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
A line of thunderstorms moving in may produce quarter-inch hail and 60 mph winds.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that a severe thunderstorm is traveling through southeast Michigan this afternoon. Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for most communities in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties. Quarter size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph have been reported by weather spotters "along a line extending from Novi to Whitmore Lake and moving east at 35 MPH," according to the NWS. Stick with Patch for updates and post your weather-related photos.
The National Weather Service has since downgraded the storm, but a number of advisories remain in effect Tuesday for southeast Michigan.
Residents awoke to the sound of sirens Tuesday morning after Oakland County activated its alert system in response to a severe thunderstorm warning issued by the National Weather Service for southeast Michigan. The storm had the capacity to produce winds in excess of 70 mph, as well as quarter-size hail, the NWS said. The tornado siren system is activated whenever winds of 70 mph or greater could strike, according to Oakland County. The warning was canceled at 6:44 a.m. "The line of storms which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits and (is) no longer an immediate threat to life or property," the NWS said. "However, small hail, gusty winds and heavy rains are still possible." The region remains under a number of other NWS …
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Temperatures could hit record highs tomorrow, the National Weather Service predicts.
Predicted high temperatures and poor air quality have the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) issuing an "Air Action Day" alert Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts tomorrow's daytime high could reach 97, under mostly sunny skies. According to the MDEQ release, "ozone concentrations in the Mississippi Valley have already reached USG (unhealthy for sensitive groups) levels" and that air mass is headed toward Michigan. Cleaner winds from the west could mean improved air quality, the release indicated, but the potential for unsafe levels of ozone led officials to issue the alert. People and businesses are encouraged to avoid these activities tomorrow: Everyone is encouraged to car pool, use their bicycles …
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Temperatures expected to drop to seasonal levels will threaten newly budded plants.
Temperatures are forecast to hover around freezing overnight, for the next several nights, which could threaten all those early blooming spring flowers. Because of the cold temperatures, the National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook on Wednesday. Low temperatures are forecast to drop to a frosty 34 degrees Wednesday night and dip below freezing by Thursday night. Low temperatures are forecast to pick up to the 40s by the weekend. That means newly budded and sensitive outdoor plants could be killed if left uncovered. Representatives from English Gardens recommended covering plants with freeze cloths, newspapers or sheets. Gardeners can also spray a product called Freeze Proof on the plants. Click here for additional …
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
We're enjoying, if that's the right word, a record-setting March – for a few more days, at least.
It's another week for bare limbs, open-toe footwear and iced beverages. It's also time to consider indoor climate control. The letters A-C are being heard in households, shops and offices – sometimes along with a whirring sound that signals chill out. Though the calendar says first week of spring, the temperature – above 80 again Thursday – says midsummer. Government meteorologists flipped on air-conditioned comfort this week at the regional National Weather Service branch in White Lake. "It's also on at my house and has been since yesterday," Debra Elliott said when Patch checked Thursday. She and colleagues posted data confirming this month is a record-setter: But we don't need stats to sense something strange has sprung three weeks …
Friday, March 2, 2012
Snow and rain showers highlight the weekend.
It's the first weekend in March, but snow will still be sticking around awhile longer, according to the National Weather Service's forecast. Here's a look at the day-by-day forecast: Friday: There is a chance of rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 3 p.m. on Friday. The chance of precipitation is 80 percent with southeast winds between 5-15 mph. Temperatures are expected to dip from 46 degrees during the day to around 32 degrees Friday night, with snow showers after midnight. Winds are expected to pick up Friday evening and could get as high as 37 mph. No snow accumulation is in the forecast. Saturday: There is a 30 percent chance snow showers will continue Saturday after noon and through the night. Winds will be strong, with southwest …
Friday, February 24, 2012
A winter storm warning is in effect through Friday morning.
Winter's not over yet, according to the National Weather Service's weekend forecast for Oakland Township. Friday: A winter storm warning is in effect through Friday morning, bringing strong gusts of wind and 3-5 inches of new snow during the day. Gusts could reach up to 29 mph, and thunder is possible. A high of 35 degrees is in the forecast, with a low of 23 degrees. There is a 40 percent chance of snow showers continuing Friday night. Saturday: Expect a 20 percent chance of snow showers during the day, making the way for a cloudy night. West-northwest winds will hover around 15 mph. Winds will become mild Saturday evening, and temperatures will fall from about 31 degrees to 17 degrees. Sunday: Sunny skies are in the forecast during the …
Bob Correll
10:24 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
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