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Cristobal remnants bring thunderstorms, flooding to Midwest
Read full article: Cristobal remnants bring thunderstorms, flooding to MidwestErin Shaw, left, and Brittany Schanzbach stand near crashing waves near the seawall of Lake Pontchartrain from a storm surge in New Orleans, Sunday, June 7, 2020, as Tropical Storm Cristobal approaches the Louisiana Coast. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)MILWAUKEE The remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal were moving out of the Midwest on Wednesday and into Canada, with gusty winds and heavy rain leaving behind flooding in Wisconsin, Missouri and Iowa. Scattered severe thunderstorms were possible Wednesday from Ohio and Michigan into parts of the Northeast, forecasters said. In western Wisconsin, the rain from remnants of Cristobal washed out portions of some roads. Cristobal's remnants moved into the Midwest after lashing the South.
Remnants of Cristobal move into Midwest after lashing South
Read full article: Remnants of Cristobal move into Midwest after lashing SouthErin Shaw, left, and Brittany Schanzbach stand near crashing waves near the seawall of Lake Pontchartrain from a storm surge in New Orleans, Sunday, June 7, 2020, as Tropical Storm Cristobal approaches the Louisiana Coast. SPRINGFIELD, Mo.The remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal moved across parts of the Midwest on Tuesday after lashing the South, unleashing downpours and bringing gusty winds as more high winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms were forecast. Cristobal may produce flash flooding and isolated river flooding, as well as few tornadoes, the weather service said. Wind gusts of up to 45 mph (72 kph) were expected in Chicago by Tuesday night, the weather service said. In parts of Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota, the gusty winds and low humidity will bring the threat of wildfires in areas with dry grass, forecasters warned.
Tropical Storm Cristobal weakens, flood threat persists
Read full article: Tropical Storm Cristobal weakens, flood threat persistsOwners tie down and secure their boats in the Pass Christian Harbor in Pass Christian, Miss., Sunday, June 7, 2020, on the Mississippi Gulf Coast ahead of Tropical Storm Cristobals landfall. At 1 a.m. CDT Monday, the storm was centered about 35 miles (56 kilometers) northwest of New Orleans, packing slowed winds of 40 mph (64 kmph). Coastal Mississippi news outlets reported stalled cars and trucks as flood waters inundated beaches and crashed over highways. Elsewhere in south Louisiana, water covered the only road to Grand Isle and in low-lying parts of Plaquemines Parish at the state's southeastern tip. The storm also forced a waterlogged stretch of Interstate 10 in north Florida to close for a time Sunday.
Cristobal is now a depression, moving north toward Canada
Read full article: Cristobal is now a depression, moving north toward CanadaA wave crashes as a man stands on a jetty near Orleans Harbor in Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, Sunday, June 7, 2020, as Tropical Storm Cristobal approaches the Louisiana Coast. At 5 a.m. EDT Monday, the storm was centered about 40 miles (65 kilometers) north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with top winds of 35 mph (55 kmh), and moving north-northwest at 10 mph (17 kmh). Its forecast path takes it into Arkansas and Missouri by Tuesday, then through Illinois and Wisconsin to the Great Lakes. Elsewhere in south Louisiana, water covered the only road to Grand Isle and low-lying parts of Plaquemines Parish at the state's southeastern tip. The storm also forced a waterlogged stretch of Interstate 10 in north Florida to close for a time Sunday.
ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- June 7, 2020
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- June 7, 2020Thousands of people marched along some of Metro Detroits busiest streets on Saturday calling for an end to racial inequality. A re-energized Tropical Storm Cristobal continued its advance toward the U.S. Gulf Coast early Sunday, having spawned a tornado in Florida and brought heavy rains that already caused flooding and mudslides in Mexico and Central America. The worldwide death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 400,000, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University that health experts say is still an undercount because many who died were not tested for the virus. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 58,749 as of Sunday morning, including 5,652 deaths, state officials report. On Saturday a total of 42,041 recoveries were reported statewide.
Metro Detroit weather: Becoming milder, remaining comfortable Sunday afternoon
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Becoming milder, remaining comfortable Sunday afternoonHumidity remains at comfortable level, and great sleeping weather returns tonight. Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall today, then affects the Detroit area by the middle of this week. Sunday afternoon will be mostly sunny, warm and wonderful. It will bring clouds and showers and thunderstorms to Detroit and Southeast Michigan Tuesday night, Wednesday and early Thursday. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- its easily one of the best in the nation.
Tropical Storm Cristobal draws nearer to US Gulf Coast
Read full article: Tropical Storm Cristobal draws nearer to US Gulf CoastSaturday, June 6, 2020, ahead of Tropical Storm Cristobal. A re-energized Tropical Storm Cristobal advanced toward the U.S. Gulf Coast early Saturday, bringing with it the heavy rains that already caused flooding and mudslides in Mexico and Central America. After weakening to a tropical depression while moving over land in Mexico's Gulf coast, Cristobal headed back into the southern Gulf of Mexico from the Yucatan Peninsula on Friday and powered back up into a tropical storm. Outer rain bands from the storm were spreading across parts of the northern Gulf Coast early Sunday, and conditions were expected to deteriorate. A tropical storm warning was posted for the northern Gulf of Mexico coast from Intracoastal City, Louisiana, to the Alabama-Florida border.
Metro Detroit weather: Bright, warm and comfortable Saturday
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Bright, warm and comfortable SaturdayAlso, it will be warm but not as hot as yesterday and earlier this week. A north-northwesterly wind blows at 5 to 10 mph and will bring dry air into the Detroit area for the entire weekend. MARINE FORECASTLake ErieSaturday: Wind NNW 5-10 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 63 degreesSaturday Night: Wind N 5-10 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 63 degreesSunday: Wind NNE 2-6 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 63 degreesLake HuronSaturday: Wind NNW 6-14 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 55 degreesSaturday Night: Wind N 6-12 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 55 degreesSunday: Wind NNE 6-14 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 55 degreesLake St. ClairSaturday: Wind NNW 5-10 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 57 degreesSaturday Night: Wind N 5-10 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 57 degreesSunday: Wind NNE 4-9 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 57 degreesUP NORTH FORECASTNorthern Lower PeninsulaSaturday: Mostly sunny and mild. Highs near 60 near the North Coast and in the middle and upper 60s farther south. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- its easily one of the best in the nation.
Tropical Storm Cristobal advances toward US Gulf Coast
Read full article: Tropical Storm Cristobal advances toward US Gulf CoastMIAMI A re-energized Tropical Storm Cristobal advanced toward the U.S. Gulf Coast early Saturday, bringing with it the heavy rains that already caused flooding and mudslides in Mexico and Central America. After weakening to a tropical depression while moving over land in Mexico's Gulf coast, Cristobal headed back into the southern Gulf of Mexico from the Yucatan Peninsula on Friday and powered back up into a tropical storm. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said in its 7 a.m. advisory Saturday that the storm was expected to slowly strengthen until it makes landfall, expected Sunday night along the U.S. Gulf Coast. A tropical storm watch was posted for the northern Gulf of Mexico coast from Intracoastal City, Louisiana, to the Alabama-Florida border. Cristobal formed this week in the Bay of Campeche from the remnants of Tropical Storm Amanda, which had sprung up last weekend in the eastern Pacific and hit Central America.
Metro Detroit weather: Friday night becoming more clear, more comfortable
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Friday night becoming more clear, more comfortableThe heaviest rain and most frequent lightning have moved on, and drier weather with more likely by dinnertime and afterward. Friday night will have superb sleeping weather as it becomes more clear and more comfortable. Overnight lows will be in the 50s and low 60s under a beautiful full moon, known as the Rose Moon, Strawberry Moon and Flower Moon. Saturday will be mostly sunny, warm and wonderful. Those showers and thunderstorm arrive in the Midwest, including the Motor City area Tuesday Night, Wednesday and Thursday.
Tropical Storm Cristobal drenching Mexico's Gulf coast
Read full article: Tropical Storm Cristobal drenching Mexico's Gulf coastMEXICO CITY Tropical Storm Cristobal is creeping along just inland over Mexicos Gulf coast state of Campeche, threatening to cause flooding the next few days before a predicted turn northward toward the U.S. The storms sustained winds weakened to 45 mph (75 kph) after it moved inland Wednesday near the oil town of Ciudad del Carmen. Cristobal was forecast to be out in the central Gulf on Saturday and could be nearing the U.S. Gulf Coast by Sunday, the hurricane center said. Cristobal formed Tuesday from the remnants of the Pacific Tropical Storm Amanda that had caused deadly flooding and landslides in Central America. In 2016, Tropical Storm Colin formed in the Gulf on June 5.
Metro Detroit weather: Heat, humidity, storm chances return
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Heat, humidity, storm chances returnDETROIT Friday will bring heat, humidity and storm chances back to Southeast Michigan before a nice weekend. Then, Tropical Storm Cristobals remnants could arrive by the middle of next week. That all sets the stage for thunderstorm chances when a cold front arrives during the second half of Thursday. Cristobals pathWere expecting Tropical Storm Cristobal to come ashore in Louisiana this weekend. It will venture northward and eventually bring rain chances to us on Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall on Mexico Gulf coast
Read full article: Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall on Mexico Gulf coastMEXICO CITY Tropical Storm Cristobal made landfall in Mexicos Gulf coast state of Campeche Wednesday, dumping heavy rain on the already soaked region, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. But until then, forecasters expect Cristobal to meander along Mexicos Gulf coast, causing severe flooding. Cristobal formed Tuesday from the remnants of the Pacific Tropical Storm Amanda that had caused deadly flooding and landslides in Central America. Cristobal was the earliest third named storm of an Atlantic hurricane season on record; in 2016, Tropical Storm Colin formed in the Gulf on June 5. Forecasts call for 10 to 20 inches (25 to 50 centimeters) of rain along Mexico's Gulf coast and more in isolated areas.
Metro Detroit weather: Storms, hot temperatures before beautiful weekend
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Storms, hot temperatures before beautiful weekendDETROIT More 80s and more storms are ahead before we settle into a beautiful weekend. Saturday will finish in the upper 70s. That sunshine will carry into the front part of next week, before we start watching Tropical Storm Cristobal. Cristobal will make landfall likely this weekend in Louisiana as a tropical storm. Average highs for next week will be in the upper 70s, so well be at-or-below normal for Thursday through next weekend.
Cristobal Makes Landfall In The State Of Campeche, Mexico
Read full article: Cristobal Makes Landfall In The State Of Campeche, MexicoMexican state of southern Chiapas, 15 to 20 inches, isolated 25 inches. Southern Guatemala, additional 15 to 20 inches, isolated storm total amounts of 35 inches dating back to Saturday, may 30th. El Salvador, additional 10 to 15 inches, isolated storm total amounts of 35 inches dating back to Saturday, may 30th. Belize and Honduras, 3 to 6 inches, isolated 10 inches. Wind: tropical storm conditions are affecting the coast within portions of the warning area.