Let's dive into something that might sound a bit scary but is super important to understand. We're talking about a disease called hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome, or HFRS for short. It's a nasty bug that can mess with your kidneys and cause some serious bleeding issues. Now, you might be wond
The Chippewa Valley is in for a cold snap. February has been more winter-like than January. Snow will stop falling today, but the cold air is coming back. Arctic high pressure from Canada will take over for the upcoming week. The day will start with clouds, but they will clear up. Temperatures
The Daytona 500 is set to roar to life with a packed crowd and millions watching from home. Forty-one drivers are ready to battle it out on the 2. 5-mile Daytona International Speedway in Florida. This isn’t your average race. Expect thrilling maneuvers like bump-drafting, slingshot passing, and mas
The eastern part of the U. S. is gearing up for a fresh round of intense, wet weather. This includes heavy rain and strong winds that could bring tornadoes to the Mississippi Valley. Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Arkansas are under flood alerts. The National Weather Service is urging peopl
Metro Detroit is in for a snowy Sunday. A winter storm is headed our way, and it's going to dump a lot of snow. The weather folks have issued warnings for most of Southeast Michigan. The hardest hit areas will be Sanilac, St. Clair, Macomb, Wayne, and Monroe counties. These places can expect 5 to 7
Imagine you're driving through a winter wonderland, but suddenly, your car is stuck in the snow. What do you do? First, don't panic. The National Weather Service advises against traveling during harsh winter weather. But if you must, be prepared. You should have a well-stocked emergency kit in
When the cold weather hits Illinois, it's not uncommon to see roads covered in salt, but sometimes, this salt doesn't do much to prevent icy conditions. Why does this happen? It's all about the science behind salt and ice. The key to understanding this is knowing that salt works by lowering the f
In January, U. S. retail sales took a nosedive. This wasn't just because of the cold weather, which kept many people indoors. The drop was also influenced by other factors. The Commerce Department reported a 0. 9% decrease in retail sales from December. This was a bigger drop than experts had predic
The weather forecast for the weekend has changed. The risk of severe weather has increased, now covering most areas north of the 10/12 corridor. This means a level 3/5 risk for tornadoes and strong winds. This is because a warm front has moved through, bringing warmer temperatures and humidity. The
Michigan's lower peninsula is in for a rough weekend. A second winter storm is on its way, and it's a big one. Every county in the region is under a winter weather advisory from early Saturday morning until late Saturday afternoon. The weather forecast is a mix of snow, sleet, and ice. Most
