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High winds, possibly from a tornado, derail 43 train cars in North Dakota
Read full article: High winds, possibly from a tornado, derail 43 train cars in North DakotaTornadic winds knocked nearly four dozen train cars off a track in North Dakota, part of a storm system that spurred reports of five tornadoes across the Dakotas.
Friday is expected to be cloudy, with little sun, few flurries in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Friday is expected to be cloudy, with little sun, few flurries in Metro DetroitWinds have been picking up this afternoon and evening, gusting as high as 45 mph. Those winds will calm later Thursday night as a brief period of arctic air settles into Metro Detroit.
What makes a storm: Explaining the difference between hurricanes, typhoons, monsoons, tsunamis
Read full article: What makes a storm: Explaining the difference between hurricanes, typhoons, monsoons, tsunamisHurricanes are one of several types of tropical cyclones that occur in oceans and coastal regions. Here's how they differ from other storms.
What makes a storm: Explaining the difference between hurricanes, typhoons, monsoons, tsunamis
Read full article: What makes a storm: Explaining the difference between hurricanes, typhoons, monsoons, tsunamisHurricanes -- like the storm currently making landfall in Florida -- are one of several types of tropical cyclones that occur in oceans and coastal regions.
Former Marine jumps into action to rescue survivors of Gaylord tornado: ‘It happened so fast’
Read full article: Former Marine jumps into action to rescue survivors of Gaylord tornado: ‘It happened so fast’The town of Gaylord is still cleaning up after a tornado devastated the area, killing two and injuring more than 40 others on Friday.
Officials say tornado that touched down in Gaylord was EF-3 with max winds of 150 mph
Read full article: Officials say tornado that touched down in Gaylord was EF-3 with max winds of 150 mphOfficials have confirmed the tornado that touched down in Gaylord on Friday was an EF-3 with maximum winds of around 150 mph.
How to track DTE Energy power outages in SE Michigan -- April 24, 2022
Read full article: How to track DTE Energy power outages in SE Michigan -- April 24, 2022Rain and thunderstorms are expected to move through Southeast Michigan on Sunday afternoon and into the nighttime hours, and those storms could pose some hazards.
Strong winds in Midwest whip up dust, blow over semitrailers
Read full article: Strong winds in Midwest whip up dust, blow over semitrailersA powerful storm system is blowing through the Great Plains and Midwest, combining with unusually warm temperatures to close highways and prompt numerous tornado warnings.
Metro Detroit weather update: March 31, 2021 afternoon, evening forecast
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather update: March 31, 2021 afternoon, evening forecastAs winds shift later Wednesday night more to the north, the flow will be off Lake Huron which will result in a little bit of lake effect snow.
Metro Detroit weather: Cool weekend, snow possible next week
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Cool weekend, snow possible next weekDETROIT – Winds will finally leave us alone for the weekend, but temperatures continue to trend colder into next week. Coldest StartAs the winds relax and skies become clear overnight, temperatures crater to the low-and-mid 20s in the Metro Zone. At least we won’t have a wind chill to deal with, since winds will be nearly calm to start the weekend. Green Light WeekendSaturday and Sunday won’t be as warm as the work week, but it won’t be as windy either. It’s not the Monday night system, which may be a wintry mix of sleet or freezing rain before becoming all liquid.
High wind warning issued for Metro Detroit, counties outside region
Read full article: High wind warning issued for Metro Detroit, counties outside regionDETROIT – A high wind warning has been issued for Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Additionally, the National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for Sanilac County until 9 p.m. Sunday. You can expect sustained winds with lows between 20 to 30 mph. Wind gusts will be as high as 50 mph. Track weather updates· Track the live Michigan Weather Radar here· Track severe weather alerts here· Submit storm photos here· Find more weather forecast articles at Weather Center
Tracking power outages in SE Michigan -- Nov. 1, 2020
Read full article: Tracking power outages in SE Michigan -- Nov. 1, 2020DETROIT – High winds blowing through southeast Michigan Sunday are causing power outages throughout the region. Wind advisories are in effect for 11 SE Michigan counties on Sunday afternoon. You can check the DTE outage map here. More than 80 DTE crews are working to restore power to DTE Energy customers. Report an outage to DTE here.
Wind advisory issued for Metro Detroit, counties outside region
Read full article: Wind advisory issued for Metro Detroit, counties outside regionDETROIT – The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for all of Metro Detroit and counties outside the region from noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. Those counties include Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne. Highs will start in the middle 40s today and then drop to the low 30s by this evening. Snow and rain are also in today’s forecast. Metro Detroit weather forecast: Rain and heavy winds with snow possible Sunday
Intense rain overnight causes flooding across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Intense rain overnight causes flooding across Metro DetroitROYAL OAK, Mich. Metro Detroit saw its share of rain, fallen trees, power outages and flooding overnight. Residents in Royal Oak near 13 Mile Road and Main Street were reliving a nightmare -- all their basements flooded six years ago in a historic flooding and had to deal with flooding again Friday morning. Residents said they are considering legal action against the city due to the repeated flooding. Multiple cars were seen stranded in flooded streets. You can watch Priya Manns full story in the video above.
Multiple vehicles stuck on flooded roads in Detroit
Read full article: Multiple vehicles stuck on flooded roads in DetroitDETROIT Intense rains led to fallen trees, power outages and flooding overnight -- and the rain threat hasnt finished yet. Some drivers tried going through rising waters and their vehicle got stuck. READ: Intense rain overnight causes flooding across Metro DetroitMany vehicles, including a UPS truck and a semi truck got stuck in the road because of the rising waters. Local 4s Tim Pamplin was reporting in Detroit, along the Dearborn border where he saw several cars submerged. There were many people helping others who had become stuck in the water.
Flooding damages homes, leaves cars stranded across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Flooding damages homes, leaves cars stranded across Metro DetroitROYAL OAK, Mich. Metro Detroit saw its share of rain, fallen trees, power outages and flooding overnight. Its been a frustrating day in several Metro Detroit neighborhoods as flooding has caused a mess of trash on some streets and damaged homes. Neighbors on Lindon Street near Main Street and 13 Mile Road woke up Friday to find their garbage floating along the flooded street. Westbound I-94 at Cass Avenue in Detroit looked like a river and I-96 at Beech Daly Road in Redford was closed due to flooding. Some drivers in Dearborn, Melvindale and Royal Oak tried to power their way through flooded streets and ended up getting stuck.
Royal Oak residents considering legal action after repeated flooding
Read full article: Royal Oak residents considering legal action after repeated floodingROYAL OAK, Mich. Metro Detroit saw its share of rain, fallen trees, power outages and flooding overnight. Its been a frustrating day in several Metro Detroit neighborhoods as flooding has caused a mess of trash on some streets and damaged homes. Like many of her neighbors, Noelle Ehlers basement flooded again Friday morning, destroying everything. The Royal Oak mother is reliving a nightmare -- water came gushing into her basement six years ago during the historic flood. They said they would fix it, clearly its not been fixed.She said many neighbors are now considering legal action against the city.
Lincoln Park neighborhood copes with recurring flood damages
Read full article: Lincoln Park neighborhood copes with recurring flood damagesLINCOLN PARK, Mich. Metro Detroit saw its share of rain, fallen trees, power outages and floods overnight -- when the rain started coming in, Lincoln Park residents started to worry. The block at Cleveland Avenue and Howard Street flooded and residents are frustrated because they said its not the first time. When Jennifer Trippe let her dog out Sunday morning, she saw that the street outside had flooded and she immediately ran to check her basement. Lincoln Park city officials said at least a dozen homes experienced flooding and crews with the Department of Public Safety have been doing inspections Saturday. A tree in front of a vacant house came down Sunday, blocking a womans front door and driveway, trapping her car.
Parts of Northern Michigan could see 12 inches of snow, 50 mph wind gusts today
Read full article: Parts of Northern Michigan could see 12 inches of snow, 50 mph wind gusts todayDETROIT – While we’re looking ahead to a possible 60 degrees here in Metro Detroit this weekend, parts of Michigan are still dealing with real winter weather. Parts of the Upper Peninsula are under a Winter Storm Warning, including Copper Harbor, Marquette, Gwinn, Houghton and Hancock, with up to 12 inches of snow possible, along with 40-50 mph wind gusts. The combination of gusty winds and wet, dense snow could bring down tree branches and lead to scattered power outages, especially this evening. is under a winter weather advisory, with 3 to 6 inches of snow possible, along with high winds. Snow accumulations may be less in Iron County near the Wisconsin state line, NWS says.
DTE Energy: About 10,000 customers without power due to strong winds
Read full article: DTE Energy: About 10,000 customers without power due to strong windsDETROIT – Thousands of DTE Energy customers are without power Monday due to strong winds that swept through Southeast Michigan. DTE Energy power outagesAs of 3:30 p.m. Monday, about 10,000 customers were without power, with 355 separate outages. and sensitive electronic equipment (televisions, stereos and computers) to minimize the danger of fire and to prevent an electrical overload when power is restored. Leave one light on so you’ll know when power is restored. If power will be out for a long time, contact a dry ice distributor.
Bomb cyclone knocks out power, disrupts travel in Northeast
Read full article: Bomb cyclone knocks out power, disrupts travel in NortheastJason Oxenham/Getty Images(CNN) - Winds as strong as those in a tropical storm are pummeling New England on Thursday morning as a storm known as a bomb cyclone knocks out power and promises to disrupt travel in the region through the end of the workweek. Even as rain from the bomb cyclone pushes out on Thursday, flood watches and warnings remain in place across much of New England. Bomb cyclone breaks recordsA bomb cyclone is a storm that strengthens really fast. To earn the title, its pressure generally must drop 24 millibars (a unit that measures pressure) within 24 hours. The bomb cyclone is the second coastal storm to impact New England in a week.