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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
Intense overnight storms bring chance of damaging winds, flooding in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Intense overnight storms bring chance of damaging winds, flooding in Metro DetroitHot and humid weather is supplying the ingredients for the chance of severe thunderstorms late Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
Severe thunderstorm warning expires for Oakland, Wayne, St. Clair, Washtenaw, Macomb counties
Read full article: Severe thunderstorm warning expires for Oakland, Wayne, St. Clair, Washtenaw, Macomb countiesThe National Weather Service has urgently issued a thunderstorm warning for Wednesday night in St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Macomb counties, effective until 9:30 p.m. and Wayne and Oakland counties until 10:15 p.m.
Cops bust massive car theft ring in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne counties
Read full article: Cops bust massive car theft ring in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne countiesOfficials busted a massive car theft operation that involved more than 400 cars across more than 40 cities in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.
Storms clear, but air quality concerns arise this weekend in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Storms clear, but air quality concerns arise this weekend in Metro DetroitPollutants are forecast to be in the "unhealthy range sensitive groups," such as individuals with asthma and other respiratory diseases and disorders.
Severe storms with tornado threat moving into Metro Detroit
Read full article: Severe storms with tornado threat moving into Metro DetroitA tornado watch has been issued for part of Southeast Michigan, including Washtenaw, Lenawee and Monroe counties until 11 p.m. This means that conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes.
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.
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 awards grants to Livingston, Washtenaw County organizations improving community health
Read full article: Trinity Health awards grants to Livingston, Washtenaw County organizations improving community healthEach grant recipient provides a service improving the well-being of the community members it serves.
Breaking down severe storm risk on Friday, overnight in Metro Detroit: What we’re tracking
Read full article: Breaking down severe storm risk on Friday, overnight in Metro Detroit: What we’re trackingStorms today will be strongest to our southwest, but we could still get some thunderstorm activity, including heavy downpours, lightning/thunder and strong winds.
Timeline of when to expect freezing ran, snow in Metro Detroit over next several hours, days
Read full article: Timeline of when to expect freezing ran, snow in Metro Detroit over next several hours, daysMetro Detroit is expected to get a mixture of freezing rain, snow, and rain over the next several hours and days.
‘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.
Tracking light rain-snow mix Wednesday in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Tracking light rain-snow mix Wednesday in Metro DetroitI’m all settled into the weather center after finishing the 6 p.m. newscast. I just ordered soup and plan on a cozy night watching snow on Exact Track 4D radar. Hopefully, you’re at home for the night, but if you do need to travel, here’s what you can expect.
State House candidate suspends campaign month before Nov. election due to allegations about his childhood
Read full article: State House candidate suspends campaign month before Nov. election due to allegations about his childhoodA state representative candidate in the race for the seat that covers part of Washtenaw and Jackson Counties suspended his campaign a month before the November election.
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.
Flood watch in effect in Metro Detroit -- here’s what you need to know
Read full article: Flood watch in effect in Metro Detroit -- here’s what you need to knowA flood watch is in effect for Detroit in the early auto Southeast Michigan. Sanilac County is excluded. That said, the entire region should be on guard for flooding from this evening through the first half of tomorrow.
Metro Detroit weather: Mild temps bring rain before cold and snow move back in
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Mild temps bring rain before cold and snow move back inA Flood Watch will be in effect for Lenawee, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties from Thursday, from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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.
Surge of COVID cases prompts Rep. Debbie Dingell to hold virtual town hall
Read full article: Surge of COVID cases prompts Rep. Debbie Dingell to hold virtual town hallThis was the chance for viewers to have a pretty intimate discussion with State Rep. Debbie Dingell and other leaders about COVID-19.Everyone involved had the chance to really speak their minds on where we are in the pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
Severe storms topple trees, leaves more than 100,000 Metro Detroiters without power
Read full article: Severe storms topple trees, leaves more than 100,000 Metro Detroiters without power"The garage is off its foundation and it’s leaning over dramatically,” Boman said. “It’s pushed into the neighbor’s garage and the neighbor’s garage is off center a little bit too.”
Severe storms topple trees, leave more than 100,000 Metro Detroiters without power
Read full article: Severe storms topple trees, leave more than 100,000 Metro Detroiters without power"The garage is off its foundation and it’s leaning over dramatically,” Boman said. “It’s pushed into the neighbor’s garage and the neighbor’s garage is off center a little bit too.”
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.
Metro Detroit weather: Hot and sunny all weekend
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Hot and sunny all weekendMeteorological summer has just begun and it will feel like we are in the middle of the hottest season of the year. The sun will be blazing and temperatures are going to soar. After a warm and mostly clear night, it will be hot again, tomorrow. The heat continues into next week, and we’ll have a heat wave if we get three 90-degree days in a row.
Frost advisory issued for Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Monroe and Lenawee counties
Read full article: Frost advisory issued for Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Monroe and Lenawee 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.
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.
28 cases of COVID-19 B117 variant confirmed in Washtenaw, Wayne counties, officials say
Read full article: 28 cases of COVID-19 B117 variant confirmed in Washtenaw, Wayne counties, officials sayLANSING, Mich. – Michigan has confirmed 28 total cases of the COVID-19 B117 variant in Washtenaw and Wayne counties, according to state officials. Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, said during Gov. “This variant is more easily spread from person to person,” Khaldun said. “If this variant becomes more common, as national experts predict it could, then we could see a very rapid rise in cases and more hospitalizations and deaths.”So far, 28 cases of the B117 variant have been identified in Michigan, all in Washtenaw and Wayne counties, Khaldun said. The B117 variant, which was traced back to the United Kingdom, has already shut down the entire University of Michigan athletic department.
Metro Detroit weather: Heaviest snowfall Sunday morning
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Heaviest snowfall Sunday morningDETROIT – A winter weather advisory is currently in effect for SE Michigan’s Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties now until 10 p.m. Sunday. Sunday night, the snow abates, but lake effect snow will provide an added blanket of snow Monday. Snow arrival, progressionSunday morning will have the heaviest snow of the day. The wind off Lake Huron, which is mostly liquid, will deliver lake effect snow showers and snow squalls on Monday. AdHighs will be near 30 degrees Monday afternoon as lake effect snow adds an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow across most of the area.
Winter weather advisory in effect for Metro Detroit until 10 p.m.
Read full article: Winter weather advisory in effect for Metro Detroit until 10 p.m.A winter weather advisory is in effect for Michigan's Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties until 10 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31. DETROIT – A winter weather advisory is currently in effect for SE Michigan’s Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties now until 10 p.m. Sunday. Significant snow accumulation is likely with two to six inches of snow possible in parts of Metro Detroit. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- it’s easily one of the best in the nation. Just search your app store under WDIV and it’s right there available for both iPhones and Androids!
Metro Detroit weather: Winter Weather Advisory begins Saturday night as snow arrives
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Winter Weather Advisory begins Saturday night as snow arrivesDETROIT – A winter weather advisory is in effect for Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties from 12 midnight, tonight, to 10 p.m. Sunday. Snow’s arrivalSaturday night will be snowy across Detroit and the rest of southeast Michigan shortly after midnight and through Sunday morning. The wind off Lake Huron, which is mostly liquid, will deliver lake effect snow showers and snow squalls on Monday. Neighborhoods south of I-94 will receive a two-day total of four to six inches of snow; isolates spots, over six inches. From I-94 (to the south) and M-59 (to the north), Detroit, Westland, Ann Arbor to Howell, Pontiac, Shelby Township and Mt.
Metro Detroit weather: Cold, dry Saturday evening with snow arriving tonight
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Cold, dry Saturday evening with snow arriving tonightDETROIT – A winter weather advisory is in effect for Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties from 12 midnight, tonight, to 10 p.m. Sunday. Saturday night will be snowy across Detroit and the rest of southeast Michigan shortly after midnight and through Sunday morning. Snow totalsSunday night becomes less snowy, but it remains cold -- so roads remain treacherous. The wind off Lake Huron, which is mostly liquid, will deliver lake effect snow showers and snow squalls on Monday. From I-94 (to the south) and M-59 (to the north), Detroit, Westland, Ann Arbor to Howell, Pontiac, Shelby Township and Mt.