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Michigan residents still recovering and sharing stories about severe weather outbreak
REMUS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Residents across Michigan are still recovering, cleaning up, and sharing stories about their experiences during a weekend severe weather outbreak that caused several tornadoe...
Brandon James Jun 30, 2021

Michigan waits to learn if FEMA will assist in Detroit area's historic flooding
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With more rain in the forecast this week, Michigan officials are waiting to learn whether federal help is on the way after historic flooding in Detroit overwhelmed storm dr...
Brandon James Jun 29, 2021 EpicTop10.com / CC

UPDATE: Sixth twister confirmed from Saturday's tornado outbreak in Michigan
UPDATE- Tue 6/29/21 6:01 a.m.: GAINES TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Storm survey crews have confirmed a sixth tornado in Michigan from Saturday's severe weather outbreak. It was a small EF-0 that touch...
Brandon James Jun 29, 2021

Drought conditions have eased, now flooding is a concern for much of Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Recent rainfall has helped ease one problem but more expected rainfall in the next several days in parts of Michigan could cause a new problem. The latest update from ...
Brandon James Jun 25, 2021 Thursday 6-24-21 - U.S. Drought Monitor

First severe weather outbreak of 2021 in West Michigan spawns at least one tornado
COLDWATER, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- No injuries have been reported, but widespread damage across southwest Michigan was caused by two rounds of storms during a severe weather outbreak last night and early t...
Brandon James Jun 21, 2021 Credit- Storm Chaser Ryan Harriott via Twitter

Severe drought in Michigan continues, extreme drought conditions not far away
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Some heavy rain showers and thunderstorms moved through Michigan Friday morning, but will it be enough to ease severe drought conditions in the state? On Thursday, the...
Brandon James Jun 18, 2021 Thursday 6-17-21 - U.S. Drought Monitor

Cleanup continues from heavy weekend storm damage near Three Rivers
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Although no severe thunderstorm or tornado warnings were issued, some strong weekend storms left damage in parts of southwest Michigan. An area especially hit hard Sat...
Brandon James Jun 14, 2021 Benjamen Benson / CC

Severe Drought expands across West Michigan and other areas of lower peninsula
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Severe Drought conditions have now expanded across Michigan's lower peninsula and blankets most of West Michigan. Thursday's update from the U.S. drought monitor shows...
Brandon James Jun 11, 2021 Thursday 6-10-21 - U.S. Drought Monitor

Air Quality, Fire Weather alerts across parts of West Michigan during dry heat wave
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Air Quality alerts and Fire Weather Watches have been in effect across parts of Michigan, as extremely dry conditions continue amidst a heatwave. Residents in Allegan,...
Brandon James Jun 07, 2021 Dry grass - Brandon James WKZO

As severe drought continues in West Michigan, not much rain relief is in sight
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- We've continued to monitor increasing drought conditions during the past couple of months, with some areas of the state in the severe drought category. An update was r...
Brandon James Jun 04, 2021 Michigan drought map - U.S. Drought Monitor




