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High Wind Warning Issued Until 9PM for Washtenaw County

High Wind Warning Issued Until 9PM for Washtenaw County

A Severe High Wind Warning has been issued for all of southeast Michigan, including areas such as Midland, Bay, and Wayne, effective from midnight tonight until 9 PM EST tomorrow, with west winds expected to reach 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 60 mph, posing significant threats of downed trees, power lines, and ...

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Special Weather Statement Issued 11:15AM for Washtenaw County

Special Weather Statement Issued 11:15AM for Washtenaw County

A Special Weather Statement of moderate severity has been issued for Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from 11:15 AM to 1:00 PM on December 29, 2025. Intense snow squalls, with snowfall rates exceeding half an inch per hour and gusty northwest winds up to 35 mph, will significantly reduce visibility and create hazardous ...

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Special Weather Statement Issued 9:19AM for Washtenaw County

Special Weather Statement Issued 9:19AM for Washtenaw County

A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for St. Clair, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties in Southeast Michigan, effective from 9:19 AM to 11:30 AM on December 28, 2025. Areas of dense fog are expected to cause rapid reductions in visibility to less than one mile, posing significant hazards ...

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Special Weather Statement Issued 8:28PM for Washtenaw County

Special Weather Statement Issued 8:28PM for Washtenaw County

A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from 8:28 PM to 11:30 PM EST on December 28, 2025. Expect hazardous driving conditions due to gusty winds up to 50 mph, low visibility in downpours, and rapidly ...

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High Wind Watch Issued Until 10PM for Washtenaw County

A High Wind Watch has been issued for southeast Michigan, including areas such as Midland, Saginaw, and Wayne, effective from late Sunday night through Monday evening, with severe west winds potentially gusting up to 60 mph posing risks of tree and power line damage, widespread power outages, and hazardous travel conditions. * WHAT…West winds 25 ...

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Special Weather Statement Issued 1:55PM for Washtenaw County

Special Weather Statement Issued 1:55PM for Washtenaw County

A moderate Special Weather Statement is in effect for Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw, valid from 1:55 PM to 4:00 PM EST on December 26, 2025, warning of potential hazards from lingering freezing drizzle that may continue for a few hours; exercise caution on ...

Lonnie Huhman

Precinct Changes in Webster Township

Precinct Changes in Webster Township

Webster Township has reduced its number of voting precincts. The township clerk’s office posted a message on December 17 on the township website about the changes. “For these reasons Webster Township has decided to take advantage of this change in election law and reduce our number of precincts from 3 down to 2,” the clerk’s ...

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Special Weather Statement Issued 8:04AM for Washtenaw County

Special Weather Statement Issued 8:04AM for Washtenaw County

A Special Weather Statement has been issued with moderate severity for southeast Michigan, affecting areas including Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, and others from December 26, 8:04 AM to 11:00 AM. Pockets of freezing rain are creating slick conditions on untreated surfaces, urging caution for travel this morning. Pockets of light to moderate intensity freezing rain have ...

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Special Weather Statement Issued 5:59AM for Washtenaw County

Special Weather Statement Issued 5:59AM for Washtenaw County

A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe in Southeast Michigan, effective from December 26 at 5:59 AM EST until 8:00 AM EST. Freezing rain is expected to continue, creating dangerous icy conditions ...

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued Until 4PM for Washtenaw County

Winter Weather Advisory Issued Until 4PM for Washtenaw County

A Winter Weather Advisory with moderate severity has been issued for Southeast Michigan, affecting areas such as Midland, Bay, and Wayne from 5 AM to 4 PM EST on Friday. Expect freezing rain and mixed precipitation, resulting in ice accumulations and slippery road conditions that will impact holiday travel and the morning commute. * WHAT…Freezing ...

Christmas Coincidence or Miracle?

Christmas Coincidence or Miracle?

Dexter resident recalls his uncle’s release from a Russian prison camp and the unlikely chain of events that led him home Photos: Farm in Wroclaw, Poland, post 1945. Photo: Narodowe Archiwum Cyfrowe. Walther Schubert upon entering military service. Courtesy of Paul Schubert. By Paul Schubert Born in 1930, I was a first-generation German-speaking boy whose ...

Sue Kelch

Saline Area Students Use Their Talents to Usher in the Holidays

Saline Area Students Use Their Talents to Usher in the Holidays

Photo:  Saline Holiday Parade 50th Logo winners Cooper Bush first place and Marlowe Samp second. Courtesy of SACC Saline area students marked the beginning of the holiday season early in December when they were recognized for their artistic contributions at Saline’s 50th Holiday Parade. The Saline Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) invited students from the ...

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