Ben Kouchnerkavich

Marquette

Anchor, Producer, and Multimedia Journalist at WLUC-TV (Negaunee, MI)

Meteorologist, anchor and producer at @wluctv6. Passionately interested in all things Michigan weather. I currently live in Marquette. Wayne State graduate.

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Wind damage, flooding, power outages reported in early Saturday storms

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Ben Kouchnerkavich

UPPER MICHIGAN (WLUC) - A line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved across Upper Michigan early Saturday morning, resulting in reports of damage. We Energies reports its electrical equipment was damaged, resulting in power outages in Gogebic and Iron counties. In Houghton, standing water was reported on roads due to excessive rainfall. The Dodgeville area reported 3.57 inches of rain.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS: Tracking potential for severe storms, excessive heat

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Ben Kouchnerkavich

A line of strong to potentially severe thunderstorms is expected to develop in the northern plains and move into Upper Michigan after midnight tonight. If this line holds together, damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall will be possible. Heat and humidity builds this weekend, with the hottest conditions expected Sunday. Highs will be in the low to mid-90s Sunday and dewpoints in the lower-70s could result in heat index values over 100 degrees away from the lakeshore.
FIRST ALERT: Severe weather risk increases late Friday

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Ben Kouchnerkavich

Showers and thunderstorms are possible tonight and early Friday. A couple storms could be on the strong side, but widespread severe weather is not expected. On Friday evening, a line of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected to move across the northern plains, reaching Upper Michigan late Friday night and early Saturday morning. These storms have a decent potential to produce damaging winds, hail and heavy rain.
FIRST ALERT: Chances for strong to severe storms increase late Friday

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Ben Kouchnerkavich

Scattered showers and thunderstorms could produce some heavy downpours, while additional storms Thursday afternoon could be on the strong side, but widespread severe weather is not expected. Strong to severe thunderstorms become possible late Friday, with damaging winds in excess of 60 mph the primary threat. With the Storm Prediction Center placing much of Upper Michigan in a slight risk for severe weather, a TV6 First Alert Weather Day has been issued.
Rain chances to return after brief break

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Ben Kouchnerkavich

After dry conditions persist through Tuesday night, chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. While we’re not expecting any soaking, all-day rains, the potential exists for multiple rounds of rain, so it might be a good idea to keep the umbrella handy! The best chance for widespread rain is Friday night. After a lingering morning shower near Lake Superior, Sunday looks like the most likely day to stay dry.
Off-and-on chances for showers & thunderstorms

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Ben Kouchnerkavich

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast tonight. It’s not out of the question a storm could become strong, but widespread severe weather is not expected. In fact, much of the rest of the week will feature chances for widely scattered showers and storms. It won’t be raining all the time, but it might be a good idea to keep the rain gear handy as several rounds of rain have the potential push through the area.
Intermittent rain chances, warmer next week

2 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Ben Kouchnerkavich

The further we get into the evening, the more isolated and confined to the southern U.P. rain showers will become. Saturday looks to stay dry for most of Upper Michigan. It’ll be another day with below normal temperatures struggling to get out of the 50s. More areawide showers are in the forecast Sunday, as we warm up slightly to the mid-60s. As we get into the upcoming work week, numerous systems are expected to develop with showers and thunderstorms in the Northern Plains.
Rainy weekend at times, return to 80s next week

3 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Ben Kouchnerkavich

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible through sunset, after which skies will become mostly clear. Some fog, haze and elevated smoke will be possible through tonight, but this smoke is not expected to have a big impact on air quality. Saturday should feature a good deal of sunshine, but an isolated shower could move into the western U.P. in the afternoon. Highs will be in the low to mid-70s. Sunday will feature a good chance of showers and thunderstorms, with highs cooling to the mid-60s.
Unhealthy air quality to continue in Upper Michigan through Wednesday

3 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Ben Kouchnerkavich

UPPER MICHIGAN (WLUC) - The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has issued an Air Quality Alert for all of Upper Michigan through Wednesday. Air quality is expected to be unhealthy for everyone due to elevated levels of fine particulates. Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires is leading to this unhealthy air quality, as well as reduced visibility.
FIRST ALERT: Unhealthy air quality, frequent rain chances

3 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Ben Kouchnerkavich

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has issued an Air Quality Alert for all of Upper Michigan through Wednesday due to pollutants from Canadian wildfire smoke in the air. Air quality is expected to be unhealthy for everyone but especially those with heart disease and respiratory diseases like asthma.