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Weather Detroit residents observe a stretch of I-94 that is still under several feet of water following heavy weekend rains which flooded parts of Metro Detroit. After a weekend of heavy storms beginning on Friday night and lasting through the weekend rainwater flooded parts of I-94 in Detroit, Michigan forcing some motorists to abandon their vehicles and seek shelter from the heavy rains. Flood waters remained in areas along I-94 between Dearborn and Downtown Detroit several days later as Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference on the still inundated I-94.
Weather The 7 Answers Michiganders Want After Weeks of Heavy Rain

If you have a feeling these storms have something to do with climate change, you'd be right.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel August 17, 2021 7:48 am EDT
Science DETROIT, MI - JUNE 27: Many cars were abandoned at this I-96 overpass of Pacific Ave. causing the freeway to become impassible where the water was over 2 feet deep due to the torrential rains of the previous day during the day on I-96 freeway in Northwest Detroit on Saturday June 26, 2021 in Detroit, MI.
Science Here’s How Science and Infrastructure Projects Can Help Highways Recover Faster from Flooding

With floodwaters still draining off I-94, how long the highway will be closed isn't known. But there are ways to recover from future floods faster.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel June 29, 2021 2:16 pm EDT
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Environment Climate Change Is Threatening Michigan Culture

Less snow might seem like a blessing, but the warmth of early winter invites another polar vortex in the coming month. And there's a deep cost for that reprieve.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel January 4, 2021 4:51 pm EST
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Weather A List of 13 Ways to Prepare for Michigan’s 2020 Winter

Michiganders are encouraged to prepare their cars and homes ahead of the winter. Here’s what you need to know.

Nick Meyer Nick Meyer November 24, 2020 2:05 pm EST
Michigan Life Boats anchored in Lake Michigan water at Power Island in west grand traverse by near Traverse City, Michigan. (AP)
Michigan Life Your Guide to Safe Boating in Michigan Labor Day Weekend, With Maps

Boats anchored in Lake Michigan water at Power Island in west grand traverse by near Traverse City, Michigan

Nick Meyer Nick Meyer September 3, 2020 12:36 pm EDT

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Weather Hundreds of Thousands Left Without Power After Historic Storm Smashes Into Southeast Michigan

Remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal tore through the Midwest Thursday night. The damage it caused in Michigan was huge.

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Environment Even More Michiganders Have Been Evacuated From A Likely Contaminated Flood Zone

New information shows dangerous dioxins may be carried into Lake Huron from central Michigan's flooding disaster.

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