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State Police Remind Residents to Prepare For Extreme Cold

As sub-zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills are forecast to sweep across Michigan early next week, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is urging residents and visitors to take precautions to stay safe. “With temperatures … Read more

Winter Weather Advisory

* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE…Most of southeast Michigan. * WHEN…From 1 p.m. this afternoon to 1 a.m. EST Saturday. * IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday … Read more

Nov. 3-9 Winter Hazards Awareness Week

As temperatures drop and winter approaches, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared Nov. 3-9 as Winter Hazards Awareness Week. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) urge Michiganders to prioritize winter emergency preparedness to stay safe during … Read more

Aug. 27: Heat Advisory from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

A heat advisory has been issued for Washtenaw County today, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. * WHAT…HEAT INDEX VALUES UP TO 102 EXPECTED. * WHERE…A PORTION OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN. * WHEN…FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT … Read more

Take Precautions and Stay Safe During Forecasted Heat Wave 

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is joining the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) and Michigan State Police (MSP) in urging Michigan residents to take precautions … Read more

March 17-23: Severe Weather Awareness Week

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared March 17-23 as Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, and the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is calling on residents to act by participating in a voluntary statewide tornado drill at … Read more

Tornado Preparation Reminders

(Chelsea Update would like to thank the City of Dexter for this information.) The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in effect until 4:00 p.m. this afternoon for Washtenaw County. Tornado Reminders Warning signs – what to watch … Read more

Tornado Watch Issued for Washtenaw County

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 17 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN BAY, GENESEE, HURON, LAPEER, LENAWEE, LIVINGSTON, MACOMB, MIDLAND, MONROE, OAKLAND, SAGINAW, SANILAC, SHIAWASSEE, ST. … Read more

The Attractive Skunk Cabbage

By Michigan Master Naturalist Doug Jackson The beloved Pepé Le Pew is known for his incessant wooing after an unfortunate black cat, using tactics such as bouquets of wildflowers and flattering words like, “Mon cheri! Is it possible to be … Read more

Let’s Get Gardening in March, Part Two

(Publisher’s note: Part one of this column published yesterday.) Indoors  Have you finished making a plan for your gardens yet? If not, don’t wait. It really does help to have a plan for what you want to grow, so that … Read more

Let’s Get Gardening in March, Part One

By Jennifer Fairfield, owner the Garden Mill That weather was fun, huh? Well, no it wasn’t, actually. I hope everyone came out of it in generally good shape – that your power has been restored, your house didn’t sustain any … Read more