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[BetteDavisEyes]

Metro Detroit weather: 6-to-8 inches of snow tonight (clickondetroit.com)

Total of 10 inches over two days possible in some areas

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Winter storm warning issued for SE Michigan overnight (detroitnews.com)

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for southeast Michigan and the rest of the state's lower half is under a winter weather advisory into Tuesday, with up to 12 inches of snow expected to cause difficult driving conditions.

A snowier-than-normal February in Michigan continues. A light dusting in the southern portion of the state that started early Monday will intensify through noon Tuesday, said National Weather Service meteorologist Cory Behnke.

The winter storm warning for the counties of St. Clair, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe will be in effect from 6 p.m. Monday through noon Tuesday...

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

March in Michigan has been dry; that all changes tonight (detroitnews.com)

After a dry start to spring, mid- and southern Michigan will see a lot of raindrops Thursday night into Friday.

One to two inches of rainfall is expected, according to meteorologists.

The National Weather Service forecasts intense rain to start after 3 p.m. and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. ...

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Metro Detroit storm aftermath: What to know about flooding, power outages, upcoming forecast (clickondetroit.com)

Heavy rains flood Metro Detroit freeways; 46,000 homes without power (detroitnews.com)

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Eyes on the sky: Tuesday brings renewed threat of severe weather (detroitnews.com)

As Michiganians recover from a weekend of storms, tornadoes and flooding amid the potential for more rain each day this week, forecasters warn Tuesday is most likely to deliver another round of severe weather.

"Shower/thunderstorm coverage will be more substantial on Tuesday ...," the National Weather Service says. "With a very warm and moist air mass still in place, expect the flooding potential to increase as well as more locations receive heavy rainfall. Localized rainfall amounts could certainly reach 1 to 2 inches ... . Given recent heavy rainfall, the flooding potential will be monitored closely over the next several days."...

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Early storms flood Lansing, Metro Detroit; 700K+ without power (detroitnews.com)

Detroit —Storms resumed overnight into Thursday morning, spurring flash flood warnings and high water across Metro Detroit streets and freeways.

Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and Monroe counties were under severe thunderstorm warnings this morning as a widespread area of heavy rains and storms moved through southeast Michigan. Additionally, the National Weather Service had issued a flash flood warning for northern Wayne County and southern Macomb and Oakland counties until mid-morning. Flooded areas near Lansing include southeast Clinton County, northeast Eaton and northwest Ingham County...

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts bitter cold Michigan winter (detroitnews.com)

Michigan's final summer days have been warmer than normal, but in a few months the state could be in a "Season of Shivers," the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts...

"This coming winter could well be one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years,” Janice Stillman, the almanac's editor, said in a statement...

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

New Year’s Day winter storm in Southeast Michigan: Timing, how much snow (clickondetroit.com)

2022 to begin with a snowstorm in Metro Detroit

A winter storm will kick off 2022 in Southeast Michigan with several inches of snow expected across the area by Sunday morning.

Here’s what we know about the snow heading our way on Saturday from Brandon Roux...

Snowfall Saturday could exceed 6 inches in some Michigan areas (detroitnews.com)

Forecasts for winter weather Saturday afternoon and overnight are becoming clearer as widespread accumulating snow is expected across all of the southwest quarter of lower Michigan, with lighter accumulations in Metro Detroit and southeast Michigan.

The National Weather Service is forecasting 1-3 inches across central lower Michigan, 3-6 inches in the Interstate 96 corridor and 5-7 inches along Interstate 94 in west Michigan. "The heaviest snow looks to fall in ... two rows of counties: the Allegan to Ingham row and the Van Buren to Jackson row," the NWS says...

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

New Year’s Day winter storm in SE Michigan: Updated timing, expected snowfall (clickondetroit.com)

3-6 inches of snow expected Saturday into Sunday

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Winter weather advisory issued for SE Michigan Saturday evening (clickondetroit.com)

3-6 inches of snow expected to fall across region overnight

 

[JaneEyre]

Winter weather advisory issued for SE Michigan Saturday evening (clickondetroit.com)

3-6 inches of snow expected to fall across region overnight

We're getting nailed with 4-8 inches in Illinois from this storm. Meanwhile, my old home state of KY is getting flooded.

 

[GarAndTeed]

Mother says 4 of 7 killed in Iowa tornadoes from same family
Authorities say four of the seven people killed in devastating storms that tore through central Iowa were members of the same family who were huddled together in the pantry of a home that was razed by a powerful tornado
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Two others killed in the tornado — Rodney Clark, 64, and Cecilia Lloyd, 72 — lived in homes just down the street from Bazley that were also hit by the tornado. It was rated an EF-4, with peak winds of 170 mph (274 kph), the National Weather Service said Monday. The tornado was on the ground for nearly 70 miles (113 kilometers), leaving the longest path of destruction since a 1984 tornado that carved a path 117 miles (188 kilometers) long. <snip>
Mother says 4 of 7 killed in Iowa tornadoes from same family

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Michigan statewide tornado drill 2022: Communities cancel due to weather (detroitnews.com)

The National Weather Service's test of its hazards radio system warning that was scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday has been canceled, officials said.

They said the test is being postponed due to the potential for some severe weather in southern lower Michigan and hazardous winter weather in the Upper Peninsula and northern lower Michigan.

Officials said the test, which is part of a statewide simulated Tornado Drill, would be conducted either Thursday or next week...

 

[IceIce9]

Indiana Department of Homeland Security will give you money to bu | wthr.com


INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) says homeowners who build a FEMA-approved tornado safe room or shelter can apply to be reimbursed for up to 75% of their expenses.

"Indiana averages 22 tornadoes a year," said Mary Moran, director of IDHS Emergency Management and Preparedness. "Since 1950, we've had something like 226 deaths and we've been kind of late to the game when it comes to pushing shelters."