Weather
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Michigan residents have surprisingly higher risk of being struck by lightning
Michigan experiences hundreds of thousands of lightning strikes each year and ranks 25th in lightning density per square mile, according to 2024 data.
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7 extreme weather events in Michigan caught on tape
Ready to do some virtual storm-chasing? Check out these seven extreme Michigan weather events caught on tape.
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11 of the best public splash pads in Michigan
Check out our list of the best public splash pads in Michigan, including free options and the largest splash pad in the state!
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That one time in Michigan: When we had our deadliest tornado
June marked the 72nd anniversary of the deadliest tornado in Michigan’s history. Learn about the Flint-Beecher tornado, its impact, and its lasting legacy.
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Air quality worsens in eastern US as Canadian wildfire smoke hangs over Midwest
Smoke from Canadian wildfires worsened air quality in the eastern U.S. on Wednesday as several Midwestern states battled conditions deemed unhealthy by the federal government.
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Severe thunderstorms down trees, knock out power to thousands across parts of Great Lakes region
Storms swept through Michigan overnight—leaving scores of trees down and thousands of homes without power.
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Budget cuts threaten Great Lakes weather forecasting
Proposed federal budget cuts could cripple the ability of Michigan forecasters to monitor extreme weather and climate shifts, researchers warn.
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Northern Michigan—no stranger to wild weather—tries to cope with days of no power
The tip of Michigan’s mitten struggled through another day without electricity Tuesday as restless residents tried to stay warm while utilities scrambled to restore power in a region waylaid by weekend freezing rain that brought down countless trees and poles.
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Here’s how Michiganders can make this winter less ‘ruff’ for their pets
As temperatures drop to below freezing, here’s what Michiganders can do to keep their pets warm and safe this winter.
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What is ‘lake-effect snow’? Warm air from large bodies of water is the key ingredient
When towns along the Great Lakes get buried in drifts of blowing snow, like several have over the past few days, weather experts start talking about the “lake effect.” But what does that mean exactly?
