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[BetteDavisEyes]

DTE: 100,000 customers without power

High winds knock out power to thousands in metro Detroit

Author: Alison Darany, Assignment Editor

Published On: Apr 13 2014 09:47:47 AM EDT Updated 1 h

DETROIT -
DTE Energy is reporting 100,000 customers are without power Monday due to strong winds and a storm which hit over the weekend.

Most of the outages are scattered in northern Oakland County, Macomb County and Wayne County. DTE expects to have much of the power restored by Monday night...

http://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/dte-60000-customers-without-power-after-spring-storm/25455788

 

[Flutterby80]

Got our power back at 11:00 last night! Wooooohooooo!!

Got a couple of inches of snow last night as well. Why not.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

April 15, 2014 at 9:37 am

Metro Detroit breaks seasonal snowfall record

Tom Greenwood/The Detroit News

Well it’s official: The cold season of 2013-14 is the snowiest on record for the metro area.

The 3.1 inches of snow that fell Monday night into Tuesday morning brought this season’s total to 94.8 inches, topping the old record of 93.6 inches set during 1880-81.

“I guess we could see it as a just reward for all of us after going through this winter,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Tilley, working out of the White Lake Township station...

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140415/METRO08/304150043#ixzz2yxp7F6aS

:snowflake: :snowflake: :snowflake:

 

[mysteriew]

I just got a text. Summer 2014 has been canceled.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

We had temps in the upper 70s on Easter Sunday, and the high yesterday in metro-Detroit was 81. It rained over night and will only be in the mid-50s today. Winter is finally over

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Ice 3 Feet Deep Keeps Ferries From Mackinac As Grand Hotel Readies To Open

April 24, 2014 11:45 AM

By Christy Strawser, CBS Detroit

MACKINAC ISLAND (CBS Detroit) When it comes to visiting one of Michigan’s most popular tourist destinations, you — virtually — can’t get there from here.

Patches of ice 3 feet deep separate Mackinac Island from the mainland, leaving ferries no clear path.

And the venerable Grand Hotel opens for the season Friday.

“Right now, there are efforts to get the ferries going, there’s still ice in the Straits between St. Ignace and Mackinac, there are some efforts today to get some ice cutters in that area so that the ferries can start running,” said Tim Hygh, director of the Mackinac Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, on Thursday...

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/04...from-mackinac-as-grand-hotel-readies-to-open/

 

[Jacie Estes]

Black Hills SD/WY weather for 4/27/14

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* TIMING...TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* MAIN HAZARD...SNOWFALL TOTALS OF 6 INCHES OR MORE ARE POSSIBLE OVER THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BLACK HILLS INTO THE BEAR LODGE MOUNTAINS.

* OTHER CONDITIONS...GUSTY NORTHWESTERLY WINDS MAY BRING PERIODS OF BLOWING SNOW REDUCING VISIBILITIES.

* IMPACTS...A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS HEAVY SNOW...STRONG WINDS...FREEZING PRECIPITATION...AND COLD TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE. MONITOR NOAA WEATHER RADIO...LOCAL RADIO OR TELEVISION...OR THE INTERNET FOR UPDATES ON THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS STORM. TAKE TIME TO PREPARE FOR SEVERE WINTER CONDITIONS BEFORE THE STORM DEVELOPS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS HEAVY SNOW...STRONG WINDS...FREEZING PRECIPITATION...AND COLD TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE. MONITOR NOAA WEATHER RADIO...LOCAL RADIO OR TELEVISION...OR THE INTERNET FOR UPDATES ON THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS STORM. TAKE TIME TO PREPARE FOR SEVERE WINTER CONDITIONS BEFORE THE STORM DEVELOPS.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/spearfish-sd/57783/weather-warnings/25304_pc

 

[Jacie Estes]

We have thunder snow right now.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

May 6, 2014 at 1:00 am

Metro Detroit's chilly spring to create perfect storm of pollen

Long, cold winter means trees, grass will release pollen at same time

Charles E. Ramirez/The Detroit News

Macomb Township— Metro Detroiters have survived the polar vortex. Now, a pollen vortex is on the way.

The long, harsh winter, experts say, likely will make for an intense start to the spring allergy season. It’s a perfect storm, said Tom Kines, senior meteorologist with weather forecasting service Accuweather in State College, Pa.

“We’re getting into one of those springs where a lot of things will be blooming at once,” he said. “If you’re an allergy sufferer, that’s probably not good news. You’re getting everything thrown at you at once.”

Since Old Man Winter overstayed his welcome this year and brought long stretches of sub-zero temperatures and record snowfall, the time when plants usually start blooming and pollinating has been delayed.

As a result, the periods when trees and grass release their pollen into the air likely will coincide, Kines said...

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140506/LIFESTYLE03/305060021#ixzz30wIX0QWp

 

[Jacie Estes]

Today
May 6
A couple of thunderstorms 62°Lo 48°
Wed
May 7
Colder with periods of rain 50°Lo 37°
more
Thu
May 8
Mostly cloudy, a little rain 49°Lo 35°
more

Rain from tomorrow morning until late tomorrow night, when it will change to snow and accumulate a coating to an inch .

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/spearfish-sd/57783/daily-weather-forecast/25304_pc

They are still using the 'S' word in forecasts; everyone is hoping this is the last time, but history has proven otherwise.

 

[mysteriew]

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/millions-path-possible-tornadoes-large-hail-plains-n102491

 

[margarita25]

May snowstorm here in CO!

 

[sourgrapes]

It's kind of funny that I started getting weather warning alerts Friday afternoon. We were being warned about a strong storm due for Sunday. The alerts ramped up Saturday afternoon, with cell phones, television, and radio all joining in. By late morning Sunday, the weather alert on my cell phone turned into a solid red triangle that remained on each screen.

So, late yesterday afternoon I had the kids help me round up flashlights, got extra batteries together, and placed candles with matchbooks in the vital areas of the house.

The storm rolled in about 6pm and we heard the crackle of thunder......ONCE. We were looking for the lightening strikes in the sky and listening for additional thunder (I love thunderstorms). I think we waited about seven minutes until the clouds began to dissipate and the sun began to peak through. Before I knew it, the red triangle on my phone was gone, the sun was out, and we were grilling.

The funny part was the three day work up to the seven minute storm that produced exactly one thunder roll. Disappointing, but kind of funny.

On another thought: How is it that we are forewarned about catastrophic global warming events decades in the future, but we can't figure out weather three days in advance? :floorlaugh:

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Oakland County

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement At 1035 A.M. EDT...National Weather Service Doppler Radar Indicated Thunderstorms Along A Line Extending From 7 Miles North Of Laingsburg To Fenton To 8 Miles Northwest Of Canton To 8 Miles Southeast Of Blissfield...Moving East At 25 Mph. Frequent Cloud To Ground Lightning...Frequent Downpours...Are Possible With These Storms.

Thunderstorms Will Be Near... Willis And Lambertville By 1045 A.M. EDT... Novi And Northville By 1050 A.M. EDT... Owosso And Temperance By 1055 A.M. EDT... Corunna And Livonia By 1100 A.M. EDT... West Bloomfield And Romulus By 1105 A.M. EDT... Monroe By 1110 A.M. EDT... Taylor And Southfield By 1115 A.M. EDT... Stay Away From High Objects Outdoors Such As Trees. Seek Shelter In A Sturdy Structure Until These Storms Have Passed.

http://detroit.justweather.com/severe/

I was all set to go to the gym and stop at the market on the way home. Suddenly, it got very dark with an ominous-looking western sky :scared: Next came rumbles of thunder, then it rained really hard for about 15 minutes. No more thunder, but it's still dark and drizzly. There's supposed to be a gap before the next round of storms later this afternoon, but I'm not venturing out until it's brighter and less threatening.

If there is severe weather in your area, please stay safe.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I managed to get to CVS and the market for a few things in between storms. I tried to leave the house twice earlier; third time was the charm

New email alert from WDIV:

Weather Alert for Oakland County, MI

! Severe Thunderstorm Watch !
Issued at: 2:45 PM EDT on May 12, 2014, expires at: 10:00 PM EDT on May 12, 2014

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 151 is in effect until 1000 PM EDT
for the following locations. Michigan counties included are:

Allegan Barry Calhoun
Clinton Eaton Gratiot
Ingham Ionia Jackson
Kalamazoo Kent Lenawee
Livingston Macomb Mecosta
Monroe Montcalm Muskegon
Newaygo Oakland Oceana
Ottawa Shiawassee Van Buren
Washtenaw Wayne

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Severe weather alerts for several Michigan counties: Tornado watches/warnings, severe thunderstorm watches/warnings, flood watches/warnings.

http://detroit.justweather.com/severe/

 

[amandab]

I have no link for verification, but have heard multiple reports of a tornado touchdown in Gregory, MI.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Channel 4 (WDIV) has live ongoing storm coverage. Lots of lightning, high winds, tornado sighting, heavy rain, hail.

http://www.clickondetroit.com/livestream/wdiv-news-livestream/22218202

 

[Irisha]

Tornado sirens went off. But no thunder or lighting. Funnel cloud was seen in Taylor.



Edited to add: grrr I spoke to soon, lighting just knocked Dish TV off.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

More storms possible as temperatures rise for Metro Detroit

Showers likely around 5 p.m.

Author: Brandon Roux, Local 4 Meteorologist, @Local4Brandon, [email protected]

Published On: 2 h Updated 22 m

DETROIT -
Some blue skies should help temperatures warm up into the 80s Tuesday afternoon with winds southwest at 7-17 mph. We are tracking rain on radar moving through parts of western Michigan, but the wet weather should hold off until later for Metro Detroit...

http://www.clickondetroit.com/weath...-temperatures-rise-for-metro-detroit/25952738