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Time-Lapse Video Of Monday's Mid-Michigan Storm [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:54:44 +0000

This is cool. You very rarely see a time-lapse video of a storm that took place around here.This could be the coolest time lapse video of Monday’s storms you’ll see all day. The shots were from the skies over Frankenmuth. Take a look. WNEM TV 5

Timeline Of Twisters Released EF-Ratings Assigned [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 30 May 2013 09:43:20 +0000

The National Weather Service did confirm early on that six tornadoes passed through Shiawassee and Genesee counties. Here’s the timeline and EF-ratings.At 8:47 p.m., a tornado started at Lansing and Warner roads near Perry, Mich.. The path width was 50 yards with a length of three-quarters of a mile. It traveled east, following Lansing Rd, [...]

Intense Footage Shows Storm Chasers In The Middle Of Wedge Tornado [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Wed, 29 May 2013 11:32:38 +0000

Always thought this was kind of an exciting way to make a living. Storm chasers Bradon Ivey and Sean Casey were sitting in their “Tornado Intercept Vehicle” when they quite literally intercepted a tornado. Winds were 150 to 175 miles per hour before they ripped the equipment off of the vehicle. As you can imagine, [...]

Memorial Weekend Snow Storm Hits Upstate New York

Rod Prahin — Mon, 27 May 2013 12:17:38 +0000

Talk about bizarre weather. Three-feet of snow fell on parts of upstate New York yesterday.The official start of the tourist season landed with a cold, wet thud across parts of Upstate New York and New England this weekend, thanks to a freak snowstorm and unseasonably cold temperatures. The video shows the extreme weather. Visit NBCNews.com [...]

Television Anchors Forced To Evacuate Live On Air As Tornado Draws Closer [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:17 +0000

Television anchors were forced to flee for safety in the middle of a live broadcast Sunday as a huge tornado tore through downtown Wichita.The tornado season has arrived like a lion. A tornado headed directly for NBC-affiliate KSN in Wichita, Kansas, forced the TV station to evacuate mid-broadcast. See the video below. WNEM TV 5

Weather Channel Interns Work In Live, Tweet Created Tornado – You Can Up The Wind Speed [Video]

Steph — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:00:06 +0000

If you think the weather in Michigan stinks , and it does right now, take heart! At least you’re not an intern for The Weather Channel. They are working in a tornado… The Weather Channel is currently celebrating Tornado Week, and to mark the occasion the station has created a tornado like atmosphere for it’s [...]

Flooding Turns Mid-Michigan Home Into An Island [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:15:32 +0000

As a result of all the rain last week this family’s home became an island. Are you ready for round two?This women’s home turned into an island. But not the kind you would want to spend some time on. See below. WNEM TV 5

Woman Describes Hailstorm With Extreme Enthusiasm – Kapooya! [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:25:05 +0000

It's funny when people act a fool on TV!

TV Reporter Says What's Really On Her Mind While Doing Live Report [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:40:03 +0000

I love this. It’s not every day that a TV reporter drops the ‘s-word’ during a live shot. I can’t count the times while on air myself over the years that I have said one thing, but really wanted to say another. ‘You go girl’.Fox 6 reporter Angelica Duria had been in the cold and [...]

Genesee County In The Path Of A Wind-Whipped Winter Storm [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:04:14 +0000

Are you over it yet? Me too. Not so fast, it looks like we could be in for another blow. Take a look at what we could be getting.A deadly snowstorm packing hurricane-force winds pummeled the Great Plains yesterday. Wind gusts of 75 mph were recorded at the airport in Amarillo, Texas, and up to [...]

Drivers Still Nervous After Yesterday's U.S 23 Pile-Up In Genesse County [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:33:48 +0000

Please be careful out there this morning. I hope you weren’t caught up in this mess yesterday.The highway was shut down between Grand Blanc and Thompson Roads while crews removed the smashed cars and trucks.According to Genesee County Road Commissioner John Daly, a car in the southbound lanes stopped in whiteout conditions just before 1 [...]

Mid-Michigan Weather Takes Another Turn

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:53:04 +0000

After the heavy rain that fell in Mid-Michigan, causing flooding and other problems for residents, Mother Nature is about to take a potentially deadly turn. We've easily broken temperature and rainfall records over the past few days which has left the ground saturated. With no where for that water to go, what will happen when the temperatures drop below the freezing point tonight?

Wintry Mix Could Make Driving Difficult Overnight, Monday Morning

George McIntyre — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:25:10 +0000

The Flint area could see treacherous road conditions through Monday morning. Get the latest, and find out what schools are closed here.

Here It Is The First Documented Hurricane Sandy 'Gangnam Weather Dance' [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:01:51 +0000

Sometimes the bad weather brings out the child in all of us. Just ask CNN’S Ali Velshi. She was in New York.Weather dance Gangnam style.

Hurricane Sandy-What To Expect Today In Mid-Michigan [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:26:23 +0000

As the remnants of Hurricane Sandy move closer to Mid-Michigan, we will experience strong winds as well as rain with the possibility of some snow mixed in. Sandy made land fall along the Delaware and New Jersey coast last night.We may see a rain and snow mix this morning. As temperatures start to warm up [...]

This Could Be A Brutal Winter On The Way

J. Patrick — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:39:10 +0000

This summer has been extremely hot and dry across the country with numerous record-breaking temperatures. You might find yourself wishing that we saved some of that heat if weather forecasters are right. We are being warned to brace for a harsh winter.

At What Temperature Do You Set Your Thermostat in Summer? [SURVEY]

George McIntyre — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:14:07 +0000

As we brace ourselves for yet another round of temperatures in the upper 90s in Flint, you're probably spending a lot more time inside. But how cool do you keep your home when it heats up outside?

Where you set your thermostat can have a significant impact on your wallet.

Is it Hot Enough in Flint to Bake Cookies in Your Car? [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:43:52 +0000

** Update ** Today, we baked cookies on the dashboard of my car. When they were done, I was actually able to find a couple of coworkers who were willing to give ‘em a try. Take a look at the video. With temps in Flint expected to be near 100 today, we thought it would [...]

Massive 50-foot-Deep Sinkhole Opens Up In Central Florida [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:32:20 +0000

Looks like these home owners in Windermere, Florida have something that certainly makes their home more unique than others in the neighborhood. A sinkhole that has already swallowed four oak trees.

The hole has grown to 100 feet wide and 50 feet deep and is now within 3 feet from the back of the home. The family just purchased the home three-months ago.

Recent Flint Weather Inspires Family Emergency Preparedness Course

J. Patrick — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:59:38 +0000

We probably all passed the flooded yard, driveway, or house after last Thursdays torrential downpour, and in the last few days we've seen the cleanup marked by bags of wet garbage moved to the curb.

The recent extreme flooding in Flint has inspired Mott Community College to offer a course to help families prepare for the challenges of weather and other emergencies