Wednesday, April 10, 2013
The National Weather Service will conduct a test tornado drill Wednesday at 1 p.m. as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week.
The National Weather Service is urging people to practice their tornado safety measures during a special drill Wednesday at 1 p.m. The tornado drill is part of the National Weather Service's Severe Weather Awareness Week. The drill will be held throughout the state of Michigan. According to a release from the organization, the National Weather Service will use its routine weekly test on NOAA weather radio all hazards to simulate an actual tornado waring. Ready.Gov states people should do the following to prepare for a tornado: Note: The Oakland County Siren test planned for today has been cancelled. It's unclear if other tests throughout the state are also cancelled. Homeland Security released the following statement: "Oakland County …
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Forecasters predict 1 to 3 inches of snow Saturday in southeast Michigan.
Make plans for a wintry Saturday in Dexter and Chelsea. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Washtenaw County and all of southeast Michigan for all of Saturday. A cold front pushing through the area will bring scattered snow storms and a total accumulation of 1 to 3 inches, according to the special weather statement. Today's high is expected to be 28 degrees; a low of 8 degrees Saturday night is expected, with a wind chill as low as -2 in the forecast. On Sunday, sunny skies are predicted, though the cold temperatures will remain in the low 20s. There is a 70 percent chance of rain on Monday.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch beginning Thursday evening and lasting into Friday morning that includes Chelsea and Dexter.
Prepare yourself for slippery, snowy commutes Thursday evening and Friday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for parts of southeast Michigan, including Washtenaw County, beginning Thursday evening and lasting into Friday morning. Up to 3 inches of snow could fall Thursday night in the Dexter and Chelsea area, with less than an inch of additional accumulation possible Friday morning, the forecasting agency warns. Sleet also may mix with the snow Thursday night, according to the NWS. "Visibilities under one-quarter mile will be possible Thursday afternoon and Thursday night," the forecasting agency warned. "Roads may become snow-covered and slippery, affecting the morning commute on Friday." The high …
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Temperatures will drop into the low 20s tonight in Chelsea and Dexter.
The story of southeast Michigan's wild January weather continues tonight, as forecasters call for a 30-degree temperature drop accompanied by high winds and snow. In the Dexter and Chelsea areas — as in all across southeast Michigan — we've experienced snow, sleet, rain, fog and even thunder this week. It was 48 degrees at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Washtenaw County. Tonight, according to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to drop to the low 20s. There is a 90 percent chance of snow in Dexter and Chelsea beginning tonight. The hazardous weather outlook calls for "gusty winds" of up to 40 to 45 mph as well as icy conditions on the roads. "Temperatures will fall rapidly late today and tonight. ..." according to the statement…
Monday, January 28, 2013
The ice and snow that caused hundreds of school closures Monday throughout southeast Michigan soon will be a mere memory, but not for long!
The week got off to a slick, sloppy start in southeast Michigan, but those who don't relish shoveling snow and scraping ice are in luck: Temperatures are expected to approach 60 degrees Tuesday. The area, including Dexter and Chelsea, will have swung from being under a winter weather advisory Sunday to experiencing spring-like temperatures and rain showers over the course of just two days, according to the National Weather Service. The mix of snow and freezing rain that began Sunday and lasted overnight into Monday morning forced the Dexter and Chelsea school districts and hundreds of others in the area to close. However, the high Monday was expected to hit 47 degrees, according to the NWS. The forecasting agency said temperatures will …
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Think frostbite is something that only happens in the Arctic? With a -25 degree windchill expected for Michigan on Tuesday, think again.
A wind chill advisory is in effect for southeast Michigan until 1 p.m. Tuesday—with temperatures heading down to -5 and the wind chill expected to hit -25 degrees. The Henry Ford Health System offers some tips to stay safe during this blistering cold weather. Prevention The key to avoiding cold weather injuries is to dress appropriately. This includes layering clothing with a first layer that pulls moisture away from the skin, an outer layer that keeps the elements out and a middle layer that insulates. Hats are a must because the head is where 30 percent of the body’s heat loss takes place. Gloves and face protection also are necessary in extremely cold weather. What is frostbite? Frostbite is caused by exposure to dry, cold temperatures …
Thursday, December 20, 2012
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) released a public request Thursday morning to remind drivers to keep their distance from snowplows when they’re working.
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Thursday, December 20, 2012
Do you believe in miracles? Those dreaming of a white Christmas this year -- might see nothing short of a miracle Tuesday morning. The weather report for Dexter and Chelsea is calling for snow showers on Thursday and Friday with temperatures ranging from 32 to 24 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The chance for precipitation is 80 percent on Thursday and 70 percent on Friday. There could be as much as one and a half inches of snow by Saturday morning -- just three days shy of Christmas Day. If there is snow on the ground this weekend, it will likely hang around until the big day because temperatures are expected to range from 33 degrees Saturday night to 31 degrees on Christmas Day. On the Fahrenheit scale, the freezing …
Sunday, November 25, 2012
An icy iteration of the wintry precipitation rapped at windows Friday in Dexter and Chelsea; the National Weather Service predicts more could fall Monday and Tuesday.
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Sunday, November 25, 2012
Say it isn't snow! An icy iteration of the wintry precipitation rapped at windows Friday in Dexter and Chelsea and the National Weather Service predicts more of the white stuff could fall Monday and Tuesday. The forecasting agency issued a hazardous weather outlook Friday for portions of southeast Michigan, including Washtenaw County, that called for winds gusting up to 45 miles per hour through Friday evening. "A low pressure system tracking through the Ohio Valley could bring accumulating snow to the region Monday night and Tuesday," according to the advisory. The NWS forecast calls for partly sunny skies, a high of 39 degrees and winds gusting to 20 miles per hour on Sunday. Snow showers are expected during the evening Monday, when the …
Monday, October 29, 2012
As the storm hits the East Coast heading into Monday, rain, wind and cold weather will be felt in the Midwest—including southeastern Michigan—this week.
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Monday, October 29, 2012
There won't be any flooding or evacuations, but Hurricane Sandy's reach will have a big impact on Michigan weather this week. The storm system—expected to be one of the largest and most destructive in history—has resulted in evacuations and state of emergency declarations across the east coast, as well as the closure of public transportation in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. According to the National Weather Service, Sandy is anticipated to make landfall on the New Jersey coast Monday night. As it moves west, the system will bring high winds, colder weather and rain to the Midwest. The effects will be felt throughout southern Michigan. A wind advisory and lakeshore flood warning has been issued from noon Monday to 5 p.m…
Sunday, October 28, 2012
As the storm hits the East Coast heading into Monday, rain, wind and cold weather will be felt in the Midwest—including southeastern Michigan—this week.
There won't be any flooding or evacuations, but Hurricane Sandy's reach will have a big impact on Michigan weather this week. The storm system—expected to be one of the largest and most destructive in history—has resulted in evacuations and state of emergency declarations across the east coast, as well as the closure of public transportation in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. According to the National Weather Service, Sandy is anticipated to make landfall on the New Jersey coast Monday night. As it moves west, the system will bring high winds, colder weather and rain to the Midwest. The effects will be felt throughout southern Michigan, though the greatest impact will be on the southwest coast near Lake Michigan. A wind …
Daniel Lai
11:26 am on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
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