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22/08/2024

Little chilly tonight! Lows for many into the low 50s and some seeing the 40s! 🥶

We've seen some sweet moon pictures tonight. Aviation fans will appreciate this one in particular!
20/08/2024

We've seen some sweet moon pictures tonight. Aviation fans will appreciate this one in particular!

😬😬 A little nervous about cloud cover on the in areas into the thumb and portions of SEMI!We still think plenty of folks...
20/08/2024

😬😬 A little nervous about cloud cover on the in areas into the thumb and portions of SEMI!

We still think plenty of folks will have good visibility of the moon tonight but as you can see here for satellite data, a portion of SEMI has a bit of a cloud deck for now.

20/08/2024

Need to know when to spot the supermoon tonight? Be outside between 8:45 and 9:00PM and immediately after for moonrise. Moon will be bright and quite large all night also with many of us having decent visibility.

19/08/2024

Cloud coverage is diminishing for many, on what feels like a fall day! Super Moon coming up tonight! Check it out. 🌝

18/08/2024

Anyone having any luck with catching rainbows between scattered showers!? Had one in Auburn Hills a bit ago! 🌈

3:00PM: Rain and scattered storms has unfortunately put the NASCAR race at MIS under a delay for green flag! There are a...
18/08/2024

3:00PM: Rain and scattered storms has unfortunately put the NASCAR race at MIS under a delay for green flag! There are additional showers likely to move through. It would not surprise us if the race got pushed to Monday.

Who is ready for college football to come on back!?Happy Sunday, we've got the chances for some scattered storms later t...
18/08/2024

Who is ready for college football to come on back!?

Happy Sunday, we've got the chances for some scattered storms later today that COULD cause some disruptions at Michigan International Speedway for the NASCAR race.

16/08/2024

4:20PM Radar: The Low Pressure system continues to move across the region! We've got a few stronger storms in the Western UP, and then some additional expected for the lower half of the Lower Peninsula.

Some isolated severe weather is possible, keep an eye on conditions!

Isolated strong to severe storms are possible today, potentially in a couple of rounds!
16/08/2024

Isolated strong to severe storms are possible today, potentially in a couple of rounds!

There remains a Marginal (1 out of 5) risk for severe weather this afternoon thru early tonight. Isolated thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts to 60 mph. In addition, storms may bring locally heavy rainfall.

15/08/2024

Some storms are likely late tonight and into tomorrow, especially for Lower Michigan!

Some isolated strong storms are possible and the SPC has outlined a couple of low end risk areas.

We will watch the set up closely and post a more detailed update on locations, timing, and what to expect later today.

13/08/2024

The aurora reports for Monday night are starting to roll in! We've got some sightings into the I69 corridor. Long exposures, night mode on your camera! Do you see?

12/08/2024

AN AMAZING LIGHT SHOW FOR MANY TONIGHT! Wow!

Aurora, with the meteor shower in the background! 🌠

12/08/2024

Here come the aurora reports! Are you seeing it? Let us know!

Look north! You will likely need to use long exposure set for best chances of seeing!

CLEAR SKIES FOR MANY! As we head into the nighttime hours we're seeing much of the state with minimal cloud coverage.You...
12/08/2024

CLEAR SKIES FOR MANY! As we head into the nighttime hours we're seeing much of the state with minimal cloud coverage.

You'll want to put your eyes to the sky and try to get away from the city lights to check out the Perseid Meteor Shower! At times 50+ meteors visible.

Anytime from 10/10:30P onward should work, but based on conditions right now, perhaps the best window will be from 10/10:30P to about 1AM for many.

OH! Can't forget about the aurora! Some on the East coast and in Northern areas reporting them right after sunset. You'll want to use your cameras, and long exposures, most likely to try to identify the aurora.
Happy hunting!

11/08/2024

If you have clear skies tonight, you'll want to watch for meteors! 50 to up to 100 per hour possible! 🌠

10/08/2024

Not hearing reports of aurora, but with increasingly clear skies for many, seeing an active sky for shooting stars! 🌠

10/08/2024

Who saw that awesome sunset this evening!? ☀️

09/08/2024

Perseid Meteor shower overhead this weekend and aurora possible tonight! Beautiful weather for the most part during the day to wrap up the week.

07/08/2024

Michigan is now up to 13 tornadoes in 2024! Rated at an EF-1, and occurred yesterday in St. Joseph County!

UPDATE: Upgraded to EF2!

06/08/2024

UPDATE: The Tornado Watch for Lower Michigan was cancelled a short time ago. Isolated strong storms still possible over next couple of hours. Severe threat is lower!

Expired*** Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Bronson MI, Fremont IN and Burr Oak MI until 9:45 AM EDT 8/6/24
06/08/2024

Expired***

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Bronson MI, Fremont IN and Burr Oak MI until 9:45 AM EDT 8/6/24

Expired*** Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Coldwater MI, Bronson MI and Fremont IN until 9:45 AM EDT 8/6/24
06/08/2024

Expired***

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Coldwater MI, Bronson MI and Fremont IN until 9:45 AM EDT 8/6/24

Expired***Tornado Warning continues for Three Rivers MI, Centreville MI and Colon MI until 9:00 AM EDT 8/6/24
06/08/2024

Expired***

Tornado Warning continues for Three Rivers MI, Centreville MI and Colon MI until 9:00 AM EDT 8/6/24

Expired***Tornado Warning including Three Rivers MI, Centreville MI and Marcellus MI until 9:00 AM EDT 8/6/24
06/08/2024

Expired***

Tornado Warning including Three Rivers MI, Centreville MI and Marcellus MI until 9:00 AM EDT 8/6/24

Expired*** 🌪 TORNADO WATCH ISSUED UNTIL 3:00PM 🌪A very busy Tuesday morning! We've got a tornado watch issued for areas ...
06/08/2024

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🌪 TORNADO WATCH ISSUED UNTIL 3:00PM 🌪

A very busy Tuesday morning! We've got a tornado watch issued for areas in Southern Michigan along the borders with Indiana and Ohio.

We anticipate storms to continue to move across the area and some additional development is possible.

We've got a sheared environment with modest instability that is expected to build gradually.

These storms may congeal into a bowed line of storms that could also bring a heightened wind threat.

Keep a close eye on conditions as the day continues!

Expired***Tornado Warning including Schoolcraft MI until 8:45 AM EDT
06/08/2024

Expired***

Tornado Warning including Schoolcraft MI until 8:45 AM EDT

Expired***Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Marcellus MI and Mendon MI until 8:30 AM EDT
06/08/2024

Expired***

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Marcellus MI and Mendon MI until 8:30 AM EDT

Expired***Tornado Warning including Three Rivers MI, Centreville MI and Marcellus MI until 8:30 AM EDT 8/6/24
06/08/2024

Expired***

Tornado Warning including Three Rivers MI, Centreville MI and Marcellus MI until 8:30 AM EDT 8/6/24

8:00AM Tuesday - Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings and two active TORNADO WARNINGS in Southwest Michigan.Winds up to...
06/08/2024

8:00AM Tuesday - Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings and two active TORNADO WARNINGS in Southwest Michigan.

Winds up to 75MPH, large hail, and possible tornado in the areas outlined in the RED polygons!

Storms moving primarily east with slight shifts south.

Stay alert ahead of these storms and if you're contained in a warning, TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY!

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1:50PM: Some scattered showers and storms, some strong, are moving across the area. Expecting some additional development this afternoon! Some isolated storms may be severe containing hail and gusty winds.

1:20PM Radar: Only Southeast Michigan has been left out of the early afternoon rain for the most part! Although that may change later today. As for severe weather, we've got our eyes on Mid/Central Michigan, contained in a SLIGHT risk. Other areas included in a MARGINAL Risk into Southeast Michigan. All hazards are possible today! 🧊 HAIL = Possible, especially later in the afternoon. 💨 WINDS = Possible, especially later in the afternoon. ♒️ FLOODING = Possible through out the day, even with non severe storms. 🌪 TORNADO = Limited threat, some ingredients present for the right storms later this afternoon.

WOW! Take a look at this rotation associated with a cell that moved through Northville earlier. 📷 Lisa S. captured over a minute of footage as the sky churned above her. This is a perfect example of storm rotation that can happen on days where the ingredients aren't all there for tornadic development. In the right parameter space... this thing could have potentially spun up a tornado!

1:05PM Radar Loop: We've got some strong storms moving onshore in Western Michigan, particularly near Muskegon! Looks like gusty winds and some hail is possible with these. If you're out and about outdoors, definitely keep an eye on conditions! And remember to get indoors when there's lightning outside.

💨 GUSTY WINDS TO CONTINUE TODAY 💨 Winds will likely gust to 25-35MPH for many of us in the lower half of Michigan later today. Not quite as strong as some of the gusts we had yesterday but still enough to be an annoyance! Keep an eye on your light outdoor items! Luckily, we think most trashcans will be spared but the occasional tip over is certainly possible for them empty cans!

9:10AM RADAR: We've got some showers and a couple of thunderstorms moving through portions of the Lower Peninsula. Watching more organized convection off to the west that will bring us the first main round, and then we're expecting some additional development into the evening for potential round 2.

6:05PM Radar: Some scattered storms, some stronger than others, currently moving across the area. NW Oakland County will want to watch these close, some small hail and gusty winds possible. Moving SE!

3:10PM: Storms and showers are moving into Western Michigan. Isolated severe threat does still exist with limited wind and hail threats, along with some potential heavy rain causing isolated flooding.

7:50AM: We've got the last of the rain along with a couple rumbles of thunder moving through the area here this morning. Once this early precipitation moves out, we expect clouds to also start to generally clear out for many! Should be a great day overall.

12:00AM RADAR: Storms continuing to move into Upper Peninsula and portions of the Northwest Lower Peninsula. Including Traverse City and surrounding areas. Areas further south along the Lake Michigan shore will need to continue to monitor these storms as they make their way on shore, likely down to as far south as the I69 corridor. There's a bit of uncertainty regarding how strong these storms will remain, but for now certainly will want to watch these closely.. Be sure to have several ways to receive watches and warnings!

⚠️ MORE STORMS TO COME - Moving across Lake Michigan NOW ⚠️ RADAR AS OF 3:25PM As the first round of more isolated storms moves out of the area, we turn our attention to a second that is on its way to Western Michigan in the coming hour or two. Already seeing some severe warned cells off to our west and it looks like development will likely continue into SWMI. Threats likely to remain isolated for the greater area, but those in SWMI will want to monitor these storms closely as they approach. Gusty winds, hail, and torrential rain likely as these move through. We will continue to update as able!

3:50PM Radar: We've got storms moving towards SWMI and Lake Michigan right now! Some of these storms have already had severe warnings and we expect additional development with these over the next little bit! Keep an eye on changing conditions! What's the weather like where you're at right now?

12:10PM: Here comes the rain and storms! Portions of Southwest Michigan already seeing some rain, and some stronger storms as well soon to come onshore. In areas Southeast especially, we've got our eyes on the threat for some isolated severe impacts. There's a greater risk down into Ohio and Indiana. We will keep our eyes on these, as should you!

7:45PM: We've got some storms and showers moving into our area. There's a few storms that are strong to severe currently. We don't anticipate many to remain strong/continue to strengthen although a couple of stronger storms cannot be ruled out. Enjoy the thunder and rain this evening.

8:30AM: We are kicking off our Friday with plenty of moisture and rain across much of the area! Temperatures are starting off quite cool but will gradually warm up through the day. Rain to clear up later as well!

12:00AM Radar: Storms impacting Central Michigan with additional storms expected to move into arwas further south in the coming couple of hours. Several storms to our west have gone severe, even prompting tornado warnings, so tonight is definitely a night to make sure you have ways to receive warnings. Try out your weather radios and make sure you can receive cell phone alerts! HAIL and WINDS remain the primary threats, but an isolated tornado or two isn't impossible still, although not likely!

9:20PM: A couple severe thunderstorms impacting northern Michigan into the night time hours! Large hail being reported at times along with gusty winds, lightning, and heavy rain! Severe threat is ongoing for much of the Lower Peninsula, even extending south towards the lower half of the LP for more isolated hazards.

5:00PM Radar: Rain and a couple rumbles of thunder is currently moving into the SW portion of the state. This will kick off the weekend and extend likely throughout most of tomorrow where parts of the area will have a severe thunderstorm risk! Happy Friday! Sorry we're starting the weekend wet.

7:45PM Radar: We continue to watch as some general showers and thunderstorms impact the central/Western parts of Michigan. The Metro Grand Rapids region is currently seeing the strongest cell, with some hail and gusty winds included. No warnings as of now, but a storm or two could reach severe thresholds! Stay tuned.

12:15PM Radar: Storms have definitely ramped up quickly and are moving across Western Michigan right now! A line of SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGS currently issued as of 12:15PM containing the Grand Rapids Metro and areas along I-94. Expecting additional warnings downstream!

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TC Vortex

Mid-Michigan team dedicated to the preservation of property and life. Private contributors to the National Weather Service.

We were established in 2015, when we were first just getting into forecasting weather, understanding atmosphere dynamics and storm spotting. We were just doing it to help contribute to the community and do learn more about weather in general.

In 2016 one of our lead members enrolled at UofM Ann Arbor where he connected with Perry Samson, one of the founders of WeatherBug and weather researcher. The opportunities to do research directly with him was primarily restricted to Graduate Students, so he decided to expand TC Vortex.

We connected with the NOAA Office near Ann Arbor, and then connected with a couple of other spotters/chasers in Michigan and have since expanded to chasing across the Mid-West. We’ve traveled to 14 states and have logged over 50,000 miles since then and will continue to chase when able. We have secured funding through UofM and other resources to continue our work.