Dexter Tornado Sparks Reminder For Severe Weather Safety
It was just a year ago that Dexter experienced a tornado and emergency officials had to get the word out and deal with the extensive damage.
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It was just a year ago that Dexter experienced a tornado and emergency officials had to get the word out and deal with the extensive damage.
The National Weather Service holds Skywarn Spotter Training classes this Spring in southeast Michigan.
What does that mean for football fans? There will potentially be some messy games.
Flight delays are reported at Metro Airport, as a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect in some areas.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been posted for Livingston, Lapeer, Genesee counties and to the north and west.
According to the National Weather Service, the primary threats will be large hail up to an inch in diameter and winds as strong as 60 miles per hour.
During Severe Storm Awareness Week, DTE Energy is taking the opportunity to educate the customers and the media.
First Forecast: You Ask, We Answer is a half-hour special designed to help you prepare for the spring season and learn about severe weather. Chat live with the First Forecast team at CBSDetroit.com during the broadcast.
In Detroit, the high temperature hit 85 degrees making this the hottest day in March. Meantime, some severe weather is being reported.
During severe weather, fallen limbs and tree branches can create the majority of the power outages.
The next few days are going to feel a lot more like fall.
Forecasters say wind gusts of 60 miles per hour and heavy rain is possible. Thunderstorm Watch posted until midnight.
Thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued in several counties across the area. A tornado watch was issued for all of Southeast Michigan until 1 a.m..
Coming out of a month of near-record rainfall, there may be more summer storms on the way.
While working to restore power to those still in the dark following Saturday's storms, DTE Energy lost thousands of additional customers.
View photos of the damage caused by the severe weather that hit southeast Michigan the night of Saturday, July 2, 2011.
A fresh wave of severe thunderstorms means more clean up in neighborhoods around Michigan
The National Weather Service has issues a severe thunderstorm watch, in effect for all of Michigan until midnight, Tuesday.
Tornado barrels through parts of Alabama, as the South gets hits with severe weather.
A lakeshore flood warning for those living along Lake Erie has now been cancelled.
Oakland County's Outdoor Warning sirens are scheduled to test on the first Saturday of every month. A special test is also being performed on Wednesday, March 30.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) encourage residents to be prepared for when severe weather strikes.
The snow and ice are causing some pretty bad road conditions for drivers and the salt trucks and plows are out across Metro Detroit to clear the roads.
Being prepared for weather emergencies can make a situation tolerable, rather than hazardous or deadly.
Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini has announced his intention to run for Michigan Secretary of State in the 2026 election cycle.
The Detroit Lions have answered any lingering questions about their offensive line, pass rush and new coordinators.
Betsy McIntyre, 69, of Irons, was sentenced Monday to 20 to 40 years in prison.
With his winnings, the man plans to donate a portion, set aside some for his grandchildren, and then save the rest.
National, state and local leaders condemned the violence and offered prayers after a deadly shooting at a Dallas ICE facility.
The Federal prosecutors are seeking hundreds of thousands of dollars from the friends and family of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to collect money owed to the city.
Heavy rainfall that moved through Southeast Michigan Thursday triggered flood watches and alerts in Metro Detroit.
A Michigan high school junior varsity football player is recovering after suffering a fractured spine after an opposing player jumped on him at the end of a play.
The final say will come from the township board, which is scheduled to meet Oct. 14 on the proposal.
Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini has announced his intention to run for Michigan Secretary of State in the 2026 election cycle.
A car parts manufacturing company in Metro Detroit is shifting gears on plans to build a new plant, and the CEO says tariffs are partially to blame.
Stellantis reports that it has identified a data breach on a third-party provider's platform, which supports North American customers.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $47, around $10 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
A rare piece of automotive history is making its way to the Motor City this fall, when the Detroit Historical Museum installs a 1963 Chrysler Turbine.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $45, around $12 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The singer and songwriter, 34, will perform at Ford Field on Aug. 29, 2026
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Tuesday's announcement is a nod to her second album, "Am I The Drama?" that will be released on Sept. 19.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
José Ramírez drove in a run with a swinging bunt when Cleveland rallied in a strange sixth inning against Detroit ace Tarik Skubal, and the Guardians beat the Tigers 5-2 to move into a tie for first place in the AL Central.
Consumers are looking to take advantage of federal tax credits on new and used electric vehicles before Sept. 30 expiration date.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings.
A Michigan high school junior varsity football player is recovering after suffering a fractured spine after an opposing player jumped on him at the end of a play.
On Saturday, some of those local heroes were remembered at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital during a special memorial service.
Wayne County officials are monitoring the presence of the Aedes albopictus, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito.
Officials in Oakland County are reporting a significant drop in drug overdose deaths during 2024 as compared to 2023.
A bat recently tested positive for rabies in Kent County, with health officials urging people to be on the lookout for the animals attempting to enter homes this time of year.
The Detroit Lions have answered any lingering questions about their offensive line, pass rush and new coordinators.
A Michigan high school junior varsity football player is recovering after suffering a fractured spine after an opposing player jumped on him at the end of a play.
José Ramírez drove in a run with a swinging bunt when Cleveland rallied in a strange sixth inning against Detroit ace Tarik Skubal, and the Guardians beat the Tigers 5-2 to move into a tie for first place in the AL Central.
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings.
The Detroit Lions defeated the Baltimore Ravens, 38-30, in a battle of Super Bowl contenders on Monday Night Football at M&T Bank Stadium in downtown Baltimore.
With days left to work out a budget compromise or face a state government shutdown, Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall updates the latest.
Detroit's become one of the hottest destinations in the country for big-time conventions. What's driving the interest?
It's a look at growing two-way ties between Michigan and Japan on this Sunday's Michigan Matters.
Enbridge's Line 5 carries millions of gallons of oil under the Straits of Mackinac every week as talk continues about the aging pipeline and a tunnel replacement.
It's a look at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and its impact over 130 years in the Motor City.
President Trump gave an address to the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday. CBS News has this report.
A dinner held Sept. 23 at Coriander Kitchen and Farm featured a multi-course menu created by TasteTwenty chef Sarah Welch of Marrow Detroit and Mink Detroit and collaborating chef Alison Heeres of Coriander Kitchen and Farm. Here's a look at the celebration and menu that is part of the James Beard Foundation's Taste America project.
A truck was smashed into the front of a cell phone store on Seven Mile Road at Rosemont Avenue early Sept. 24, 2025. Detroit police are investigating.
Showers and storms continue throughout today. Flood watches in effect.
The Howell community is divided over plans for a new data center to be built in the area. The MLB American League Central division standings are closely watched as Cleveland hosts Detroit. Weather and other top stories.