Nearly all of Michigan could see severe weather on Tuesday, including Metro Detroit.

All of Michigan is at risk for severe weather on Monday, but one part of the state is at a higher risk than the rest.

MANISTIQUE, Mich. – Officials have released the identity of the Wisconsin-based fighter pilot who died after a plane crashed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Tuesday, Dec. 8. On Friday, the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing identified the deceased fighter pilot as Captain Durwood “Hawk” Jones, a 37-year-old decorated combat veteran from Albuquerque, New Mexico. At about 8 p.m. on Dec. 8, Jones’ F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed in the Hiawatha National Forest during a training mission. Today the 115th Fighter Wing identified Capt. The F-16 was assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing at Truax Field Air National Guard Base in Madison, Wisconsin.

Gretchen Whitmer is reopening parts of Michigan to certain businesses later this week. As the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) declines in the state, Whitmer will allow certain businesses in some parts of Michigan to reopen on Friday, she said. UPDATE -- May 18, 2020: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 51,915; Death toll now at 4,915Which businesses are included? READ: Republicans say Whitmer starting to reopen Michigan is ‘better late than never’Servers will have to wear face coverings at all times, Whitmer said. READ: Protesters rally against Michigan stay-at-home order: ‘She’s treating us like we’re small children’Despite the lawsuits and protests, Whitmer has continued to take a cautious approach to reopening Michigan.

Gretchen Whitmer will reopen parts of the state this week, including bars, restaurants and retail businesses, as coronavirus (COVID-19) numbers continue to drop, she announced at Monday’s briefing. UPDATE -- May 18, 2020: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 51,915; Death toll now at 4,915Businesses could start reopening as soon as Friday. MORE: Why Northern Michigan was chosen for next phase of Whitmer’s reopening planHer current state of emergency and stay-at-home order are both in effect until May 28. READ: Protesters rally against Michigan stay-at-home order: ‘She’s treating us like we’re small children’Despite the lawsuits and protests, Whitmer has continued to take a cautious approach to reopening Michigan. Now is a time for unity.”Whitmer announced last week that gatherings of up to 10 people could possibly be allowed by May 28, when the current stay-at-home order expires.

Gretchen Whitmer is reopening bars, restaurants and retail in 32 counties in the state later this week. Bars and restaurants will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity. Her current state of emergency and stay-at-home order are both in effect until May 28. READ: Protesters rally against Michigan stay-at-home order: Shes treating us like were small childrenDespite the lawsuits and protests, Whitmer has continued to take a cautious approach to reopening Michigan. Now is a time for unity.Whitmer announced last week that gatherings of up to 10 people could possibly be allowed by May 28, when the current stay-at-home order expires.

My team and I will continue to work around the clock to protect the people of Michigan.Which parts of Michigan are affected? Only office workers whose jobs cannot be done remotely can return to work, Whitmer said. More on safety protocolsAll businesses that reopen have to adopt specific safety measures outlined in Whitmers executive order. Because we continue to fight this virus, nobody in Michigan should feel unsafe when they go back to work, Whitmer said. Businesses need to make these plans ready and available for their workers so they can review them and have confidence in their workplace safety, Whitmer said.

Whitmer rightfully concluded that the people of our state are smart enough to be trusted and she regionally reopened Michigan. For several weeks, Senate Republicans have been fighting for a common sense, regional approach to managing the impact of COVID-19 in Michigan," Shirkey said. This will help prevent a second surge in cases in our state.Only office workers whose jobs cannot be done remotely can return to work, Whitmer said. More on safety protocolsAll businesses that reopen have to adopt specific safety measures outlined in Whitmers executive order. Because we continue to fight this virus, nobody in Michigan should feel unsafe when they go back to work, Whitmer said.

Whitmer reopening businesses in parts of MichiganDr. Joneigh Khaldun, the Chief Deputy for Health at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the states chief medical executive, spoke about how the locations were chosen for the next step in Whitmers reopening plan. There are two very specific regions of Michigan reopening, and they include areas that havent been hit as hard by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Because we continue to fight this virus, nobody in Michigan should feel unsafe when they go back to work, Whitmer said. READ: Protesters rally against Michigan stay-at-home order: Shes treating us like were small childrenDespite the lawsuits and protests, Whitmer has continued to take a cautious approach to reopening Michigan. But during Fridays briefing, she said Michigan isnt yet ready to enter the fourth stage of her six-step reopening plan.