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Dry, breezy weather in Metro Detroit, Milton strengthening in Gulf
Read full article: Dry, breezy weather in Metro Detroit, Milton strengthening in GulfSunday night will be partly cloudy, breezy, and cool. As a cooler air mass slides over Southeast Michigan, the temperatures will tumble into the upper 40s near Detroit and around 40 degrees in the Thumb. Winds will be out of the northwest at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Human remains in Kentucky positively identified as the Kentucky highway shooter
Read full article: Human remains in Kentucky positively identified as the Kentucky highway shooterHuman remains found in Kentucky have been positively identified as the man who shot 12 vehicles and wounded five people on Interstate 75 more than a week earlier.
No 'Friday Night Lights': High school football games canceled in some towns near interstate shooting
Read full article: No 'Friday Night Lights': High school football games canceled in some towns near interstate shootingAs authorities search for a highway shooter in Kentucky, a Friday night tradition of football, pep bands and grandstands of cheering fans has been sidelined for some towns.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 5 a.m. for much of Metro Detroit
Read full article: Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 5 a.m. for much of Metro DetroitThe National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne County
Oakland County divers find body of missing teen 30 feet from shore at Camp Dearborn
Read full article: Oakland County divers find body of missing teen 30 feet from shore at Camp DearbornHamtramck resident Alhasan Dahbali, 17, drowned while swimming at the public beach of Camp Dearborn in Milford Township.
Divers find body in Texas river of Audrii Cunningham, 11-year-old girl missing since last week
Read full article: Divers find body in Texas river of Audrii Cunningham, 11-year-old girl missing since last weekDivers have recovered the body of an 11-year-old girl from a Texas river days after she went missing, and authorities say they are preparing to file a murder charge against a friend of the girl's father.
Dense fog over Metro Detroit to persist into wet Christmas
Read full article: Dense fog over Metro Detroit to persist into wet ChristmasA Dense fog advisory is in effect for Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe counties until 11 a.m. Monday. Visibility in these areas could drop to a quarter mile or less. It will be particularly important to slow down as it will be harder to see people, animals and cars.
Racial gaps in math have grown. A school tried closing theirs by teaching all kids the same classes
Read full article: Racial gaps in math have grown. A school tried closing theirs by teaching all kids the same classesRacial achievement gaps in math have worsened in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and its disruptions to learning.
Morning 4: Flooding a concern as more storms approach Metro Detroit on Friday -- and other top stories
Read full article: Morning 4: Flooding a concern as more storms approach Metro Detroit on Friday -- and other top storiesMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Trinity Health offering $50,000 grants to health projects in Washtenaw, Livingston counties
Read full article: Trinity Health offering $50,000 grants to health projects in Washtenaw, Livingston countiesThe Trinity Health program provides funding to health-focused projects matching needs found in the hospital system’s community health assessment.
‘Travel could be nearly impossible’: Ice storm warning issued for parts of Metro Detroit
Read full article: ‘Travel could be nearly impossible’: Ice storm warning issued for parts of Metro DetroitAn ice storm warning has been issued for parts of Metro Detroit ahead of expected sleet and snow accumulations this week.
Ann Arbor YMCA becomes first ‘Y’ in country to use artificial intelligence to boost water safety
Read full article: Ann Arbor YMCA becomes first ‘Y’ in country to use artificial intelligence to boost water safetyThe Ann Arbor YMCA is now using AI to keep better track of activity in its aquatics center.
Metro Detroit weather: Waking up to Wind Chill Advisories
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Waking up to Wind Chill AdvisoriesThe Wind Chill Advisory has been canceled for Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties this morning, but continues for Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Sanilac and St. Clair counties until 9 a.m.
DTE Energy power outage map: Here’s how to check it
Read full article: DTE Energy power outage map: Here’s how to check itA severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for for all of Southeast Michigan until 9 p.m. Wednesday: Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.
Dangerous heat and humidity continue into Thursday for Metro Detroit
Read full article: Dangerous heat and humidity continue into Thursday for Metro DetroitAn Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties from now until 8 a.m., Thursday.A Heat Advisory is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Sanilac, and St. Clair Counties from now until 8 a.m., Thursday.
Here’s how long hazardous heat and humidity will last for SE Michigan
Read full article: Here’s how long hazardous heat and humidity will last for SE MichiganAn Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties from now until 8 a.m., Thursday.A Heat Advisory is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Sanilac, and St. Clair Counties from now until 8 a.m., Thursday.
Dangerous heat moves into Metro Detroit on Wednesday: What to expect
Read full article: Dangerous heat moves into Metro Detroit on Wednesday: What to expectAn Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties from noon Wednesday to 8 a.m. Thursday. A Heat Advisory is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Sanilac, and St. Clair counties from noon Wednesday to 8 a.m. Thursday.
Dangerously hot temperatures arriving in Metro Detroit, here’s how long the heatwave will last
Read full article: Dangerously hot temperatures arriving in Metro Detroit, here’s how long the heatwave will lastIt becomes cloudier and warm Tuesday (June 14) and remains warmer than average tonight. Dangerously hotter, more humid air arrives tomorrow. Much higher temperatures with excessive heat and humidity will be here. People staying cool and healthy is imperative. After a cold front brings storms before the end of Thursday, it will be sunnier, warm, and comfortable for Friday and Father’s Day weekend, including Juneteenth.
Investigation finds that Alaska flag designer was 14, not 13
Read full article: Investigation finds that Alaska flag designer was 14, not 13The state of Alaska has issued a corrected birth certificate for the teenage designer of the Alaska flag after researchers looking into his heritage found records indicating he was born more than a year earlier than previously believed.
Live Updates: Winter weather advisory in effect for Metro Detroit on Super Bowl Sunday
Read full article: Live Updates: Winter weather advisory in effect for Metro Detroit on Super Bowl SundayA Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for most of Southeast Michigan on Sunday with 2-4 inches of snow possible on Super Bowl Sunday.
Metro Detroit weather: Timeline shows what to expect as major winter storm approaches SE Michigan
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Timeline shows what to expect as major winter storm approaches SE MichiganA Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties from 6 a.m., Wednesday, to 10 p.m., Thursday.
Winter weather advisory in effect for most of SE Michigan; snow, rain and ice arrives
Read full article: Winter weather advisory in effect for most of SE Michigan; snow, rain and ice arrivesA Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties until 9:00 a.m.
Concerns mounting as SE Michigan remains under flood watch Tuesday night
Read full article: Concerns mounting as SE Michigan remains under flood watch Tuesday nightA flood watch has been issued for 11 southeastern Michigan counties from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday morning. Those counties include Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne.
Metro Detroit weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch north of 8 Mile until 11 p.m.
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch north of 8 Mile until 11 p.m.A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Sanilac and St. Clair Counties until 11 p.m.
Metro Detroit weather: Monitoring a Sunday severe weather threat
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Monitoring a Sunday severe weather threatThe threat of isolated thunderstorms popping up in a few spots will continue into the evening hours, although many more of us will not see rain than will, with the threat ending by late evening.
Metro Detroit heat advisory: Indices could exceed 100 degrees today
Read full article: Metro Detroit heat advisory: Indices could exceed 100 degrees todayA heat advisory has been issued for seven southeastern Michigan counties on Wednesday, Aug. 25 as heat indices are expected to reach dangerous levels.
Residents in Livingston, Washtenaw counties face storm damage without power
Read full article: Residents in Livingston, Washtenaw counties face storm damage without powerFor a few brief moments, residents in Livingston and Washtenaw counties had no idea what was going to happen when a thunderstorm turned into an intense situation.
Metro Detroit weather alert: Severe thunderstorm warnings end in Oakland, Washtenaw, Livingston, Genesee counties
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather alert: Severe thunderstorm warnings end in Oakland, Washtenaw, Livingston, Genesee countiesThe severe thunderstorm warnings have ended in Oakland, Washtenaw, Livingston and Genesee counties.
‘We’re exhausted’: Healthcare workers prepare for potential surge as COVID delta variant spreads
Read full article: ‘We’re exhausted’: Healthcare workers prepare for potential surge as COVID delta variant spreadsHealthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID pandemic are bracing for another potential surge in cases.
Dense fog advisory issued for Metro Detroit, counties outside region
Read full article: Dense fog advisory issued for Metro Detroit, counties outside regionThe National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties until 10 a.m. Sunday.
Metro Detroit weather: Most of SE Michigan under severe thunderstorm watch
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Most of SE Michigan under severe thunderstorm watchA Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties until 10 p.m. ET.
Metro Detroit weather radar: Thunderstorm watch issued for southeast Michigan
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather radar: Thunderstorm watch issued for southeast MichiganToday will be brighter and much warmer while still remaining rather humid. There’s a slight chance of a few raindrops before the day is done and a better chance of stormy weather returning late tonight and tomorrow morning. Like last week, more refreshing weather arrives in the middle of this week.
Freeze warning issued for Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Sanilac and St. Clair counties
Read full article: Freeze warning issued for Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Sanilac and St. Clair countiesThe National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Sanilac and St. Clair until 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2021.
Washtenaw County residents eligible for respite care scholarships from Alzheimer’s Association
Read full article: Washtenaw County residents eligible for respite care scholarships from Alzheimer’s AssociationThe $1,000 scholarships are available for residents of Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Families caring for loved ones in Washtenaw County can now receive $1,000 scholarships to help with the cost of respite care. Offered by the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter, the scholarships are aimed at relieving some of the stress and financial burden of caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Community members interested in applying can send an email to helplinegmc@alz.org or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900. Learn more about Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter resources at www.alz.org/gmc.
UK data: COVID-19 vaccines sharply cut hospitalizations
Read full article: UK data: COVID-19 vaccines sharply cut hospitalizations“This new evidence shows that the jab protects you, and protects those around you,’’ U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said. More than 17.5 million have received one vaccine dose so far — more than a third of the U.K.'s adult population. Overall, hospitalizations and death should be reduced by over 75% after one dose of the vaccine, Public Health England said. The Scotland study was conducted by scientists at the University of Edinburgh, the University of Strathclyde and Public Health Scotland. Because hospitalization data was collected 28 days after inoculation, the data on hospital admissions came from a subset of 220,000 people who received the Pfizer vaccine and 45,000 who got the AstraZeneca shot.
Live weather radar: Winter storm warning in effect for Metro Detroit until noon Tuesday
Read full article: Live weather radar: Winter storm warning in effect for Metro Detroit until noon TuesdayDETROIT – A winter storm warning is in effect for most of southeastern Michigan until noon Tuesday. A winter storm warning is in effect until noon Tuesday for Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. AdHave a smart TV? Watch the weather radar on your TVIf you have a smart TV (Apple, Roku, etc. ), you can go to the WDIV Local 4 Detroit channel and stream the live weather radar right there on your TV.
Local 4 News at 4 -- Feb. 15, 2021
Read full article: Local 4 News at 4 -- Feb. 15, 2021Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 4:Winter storm warning in effect -- Who will get the most snow? A winter storm warning is in effect for most of southeastern Michigan until noon Tuesday. The National Weather Service is urging residents to plan for hazardous and slow travel. A winter storm warning is in effect until noon Tuesday for Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
Morning Briefing Feb. 15, 2021: Tracking snowstorm headed for SE Michigan
Read full article: Morning Briefing Feb. 15, 2021: Tracking snowstorm headed for SE MichiganThe National Weather Service is urging residents to plan for hazardous and slow travel. This should easily be a 6-to-8-inch snowfall, so total snow from what falls both Sunday night/Monday morning and Monday night/Tuesday morning could approach 10 inches in some areas. But, it never hurts to review some safety tips from state police: Snowstorm safety tips from Michigan State Police, Michigan Department of Transportation. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 574,224 as of Saturday, including 15,150 deaths, state officials report. AdOn Saturday, the state reported a total of 517,991 recoveries from the virus.
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Metro Detroit, other counties until 4 p.m. Tuesday
Read full article: Winter Weather Advisory issued for Metro Detroit, other counties until 4 p.m. TuesdayDETROIT – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for 11 counties -- Genesse, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne -- until 4 p.m. Tuesday. Between 3-5 inches of snow is expected to accumulate in Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer and St. Clair counties between 4 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday. READ: Metro Detroit weather: Forecasting snowfall amounts, timing for upcoming winter stormThe snow is expected to move in north of the Interstate 69 corridor after 4 a.m. and reach the Tri-Cities and Northern Thumb by 7 a.m. Snow is expected to move north of the Ohio border after 4 a.m. and sweep northward during the morning. Heavier snow is expected in Metro Detroit between 6-9 a.m. before transitioning to freezing drizzle after 9 a.m. into the afternoon.
Winter Weather Advisory for Detroit, All of SE Michigan
Read full article: Winter Weather Advisory for Detroit, All of SE MichiganDETROIT – A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties until 10:00 a.m. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer and Sanilac Counties until 12:00 noon ET, Wednesday. Afterward, falling snow changes to freezing rain, late-morning. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- it’s easily one of the best in the nation. · Track the live Michigan Weather Radar here· Track severe weather alerts here· Submit storm photos here· Find more weather forecast articles at Weather Center
Metro Detroit weather: Winter weather advisory in effect with up to 4 inches of snow expected
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Winter weather advisory in effect with up to 4 inches of snow expectedDETROIT – A winter weather advisory has been issued for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties until 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. Sunday morning will include snow during the wee hours, then change to a snow and rain mix toward dawn. Sunrise is at 7:33 a.m.Sunday afternoon will have snow and rain showers with highs only in the middle 30s. Sunset is at 5:06 p.m.Sunday evening will have scattered snow showers. The sun reappears with highs near 50 degrees.
Winter weather advisory issued for Metro Detroit, counties outside region
Read full article: Winter weather advisory issued for Metro Detroit, counties outside regionPublished: November 22, 2020, 6:21 am Updated: November 22, 2020, 7:03 amDETROIT – A winter weather advisory has been issued for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties until 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. Between two to four inches of snow is expected today. The National Weather Service issued today’s winter weather advisory and advised drivers to be cautious of slippery road conditions. Sunday’s forecast includes a mix of light rain and snow. Metro Detroit weather: Winter weather advisory in effect with up to 4 inches of snow expectedTrack weather
Intense wind brings down trees, causes mass power outages across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Intense wind brings down trees, causes mass power outages across Metro DetroitMETRO DETROIT – Strong winds Sunday brought down trees and caused mass power outages across Metro Detroit. MORE: Metro Detroit weather: Wind Advisory now in effectAs of 6:40 p.m. Sunday, more than 195,000 DTE customers are without power. The outages are spread across Metro Detroit with a large number near West Bloomfield. Ryan Stow, with DTE, said there have been about 1,000 downed power lines across Metro Detroit. DTE crews are assessing damage, and making repairs and restoring power, in areas where it is safe to do so.