Cameron Chinn

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

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FIRST ALERT: Excessive risk of fire in western counties

3 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

Red Flag Warnings are now in place across the western counties, this means everyone needs to excise great caution with any form of heat or flame. At the moment it will last for the evening, conditions depending it may last into tomorrow. The key ingredients causing these warnings is due to the low dew points and moderate winds. Warmth will last for most of the week with relief looking to move in by Thursday. Showers are expected Thursday evening which could turn into thundershowers.
Warmer air and dry conditions linger across Upper Michigan

5 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

While the first half of the weekend is chilly for some near the lakeshore, warmer air makes its way in towards Sunday. Mother’s Day especially in the western counties will be warm in the 70s. But the dry conditions do increase the wildfire risk across the region. That trend continues into the start of the work week as well as temperatures increase and winds could be breezy. The good news is some models project rain to move in towards the end of the upcoming week.
FIRST ALERT: Warming trend with wildfire risk

6 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

While Saturday will be a cooler day, the overall trend is warmer going into next week. But next week temperatures will be well above average alongside an increased wildfire risk due to the lack of precipitation. That trend is looking to stay the same but there is some relief in the forecast. Current models show a round of thundershowers set to move in around Wednesday into Thursday. If this remains the same this could offset the dry conditions but things could change leading into next week.
UP commissioners gather to discuss how to better serve your community

6 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

HARRIS, Mich. (WLUC) - County commissioners from across the U.P. gathered Thursday to discuss current events and how they can serve their constituents more effectively. From the Michigan DNR providing details about their latest projects to the importance of Medicaid in the U.P. Commissioners will take this sort of information to serve their counties better. Chairman of the Marquette County Commission, Joe Derocha, says events like these are vital.
E-Bike Extravaganza is hosted by Down Wind Sports at Lower Harbor Park

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A U.P. sports shop is making final preparations for an event focused on e-bikes. Down Wind Sports in Marquette is hosting its E-Bike Extravaganza on Saturday at Lower Harbor Park. The event is free and will demonstrate various types of e-bikes. A representative from the Marquette City Police Department will also be there to discuss e-bike laws. Down Wind Sports Salesman Matt Piascik says he encourages people who are curious about e-bikes to attend the event.
Small rounds of rain and snow for Upper Michigan

2 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

Showers kick off the start of May with more projected for Friday. Temperatures are also set to decrease and allow for snow to develop in isolated areas. The good news is that it is not looking to stick due to above freezing temperatures for so long. Once we get past the snow and rain, sunnier skies and warmer temps look to move in. Temperatures reach the 60s by the time Sunday rolls around so enjoy the warmer air.
Soaking showers raises minor flooding concerns

2 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

Wednesday is the nicest day of the week with more sun than clouds, though rain moves in for the latter half of the week. Showers will mostly affect the southern and eastern counties at first which could raise the level of the Menominee River. Friday is a similar set up with showers moving but those in the north could see some flurries. But not enough to make traveling too difficult.
Upper Michigan set to receive rounds of storms on Monday

2 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

Clouds roll in over the course of the day with the rain and storms to move in Monday. Monday is your First Alert Weather day due to the strong nature of these storms. Areas could experience high wind gusts around 40-50 mph and hail. The day is broken up into two different rounds of storms. The first arrives right at the start of the afternoon and tracks east. Areas will still see showers but the next round of storms arrive later at night around 9:00 p.m. ET.
Chances of thunderstorms look to move into Upper Michigan on Monday

2 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

Be sure to enjoy the weekend as storms are projected to move in. Monday is a First Alert Weather Day, models are trending towards storms moving into the region in the evening. Currently the Storm Prediction Center from NOAA has the central and western counties under an Enhanced Risk. This means that the risk of severe thunderstorms are higher, meaning the region could experience large hail and damaging winds. After Monday, the area will still see rain just not as intense as Monday looks to be.
Upper Michigan receives soaking rain with better conditions this weekend

2 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

Showers move across the U.P. throughout Friday but the good news is sunnier skies are in the forecast for Saturday. Temperatures will be cool for Friday in the 40s but we rise into the 50s for Saturday. Sunny skies remain for Sunday, though rain is expected to arrive again Sunday night. Rain will impact your Monday morning commute too so be sure to plan ahead. Temperatures rise into the 60s for Sunday and Monday though we cool down in the mid week.