Plan ahead. Be sure everyone in your household knows where to go and what to do in case of a tornado warning.
A thunderstorm is considered severe if it produces hail at least 1 inch in diameter or has wind gusts of at least 58 miles per hour.
The May 2011 storm struck Battle Creek about 4:30 p.m., tipping hundreds of trees and damaging several buildings.
Winter storms can range from a moderate snow over a few hours to a blizzard with blinding, wind-driven snow that lasts for several days.
Many winter storms are accompanied by dangerously low temperatures and sometimes by strong winds, icing, sleet and freezing rain.
A heat wave is an extended period of extreme heat, and is often accompanied by high humidity. These conditions can be dangerous and even life-threatening for humans who don't take the proper precautions..
Ice storms are caused by freezing rain. The raindrops move into a thin layer of below-freezing air right near the surface of the earth, allowing them to freeze on contact to the ground, trees, cars and other objects.
Seasonal dangers, including snow and ice on roads, and reduced visibility from winter precipitation, make it important for drivers to prepare and focus to prevent accidents.
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Thursday morning commute could be impacted by some slick roads:
000 FLUS43 KGRR 180810 HWOGRR Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 410 AM EDT Wed Apr 18 2018 MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-190815- Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon- Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton- Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- 410 AM EDT Wed Apr 18 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Light snow is expected tonight. Accumulations will range from a dusting to around 1 inch. Thursday morning`s commute may contain slippery spots as temperatures fall below freezing late tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Some slippery travel is possible for the Thursday morning commute with some light accumulations of snow and temperatures below freezing at daybreak. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. $$
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