Cameron Chinn

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

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FIRST ALERT: Sweltering heat and soupy air last with relief soon

5 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - While the U.P. is feeling the summer heat we are expected to see it break within the next few days. Monday is still expected to be a hot day for most of the region, the heat will start to move out Monday night. But there is still instability in the region too which means there are chances for storms to develop. The highest chance for rain and potential storms to develop is Monday afternoon in the central and eastern counties.
FIRST ALERT: Hazardous heat with lingering storm chances

6 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - From excessive and hazardous to lingering chances for storms, the next few days will be active for the U.P.Heat Advisories are in place for the southern portions of the region, which means heat indexes will be over 100°. Limit your time outdoors if you can and stay hydrated as heat related afflictions are easier to catch. This instability is one key ingredient behind the chances for rain and storms as well for Sunday night.
Superior Watershed Partnership celebrates 25 years in Marquette

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A U.P. non-profit celebrated a momentous occasion with the community Friday evening. The Superior Watershed Partnership turns 25 years old this year. The non-profit hosted a celebration at the Lake Superior Theater with food, drinks and an auction on Friday. Executive Director Carl Lindquist said he’s proud of the work that has been done over the years.
Peter White Public Library addresses the need for summer meals for kids

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Libraries across the U.P. are addressing food insecurity among U.P. children this summer. Friday morning, the Peter White Public Library handed out free meals to kids as part of the Gather 2 Grow program through Feeding America West Michigan. The program started at the library on June 2. Now that school has ended for the summer, head of youth services, Sarah Rehborg, says on average, the library gives out double the amount of meals compared to the last weeks of school.
Inaugural boot camp held to train potential apprentices

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

NEGAUNEE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - Young trade apprentices are getting a chance for hands-on training at a first-ever class in Negaunee Township. Six young adults are testing their skills in a first-ever bootcamp at the Carpenter’s and Millwrights Skilled Training Center. David Wynn among them. He says it’s a first step in achieving some big goals. “I’ve always liked building things and working on things, so this is a dream come true of mine.
MSP to host defensive driving course for teens

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - Teens can get a free defensive driving course this weekend in Gogebic County. The Michigan State Police is hosting a free defensive driving course to get teen drivers ready for the summer on Saturday, June 28. There will be a morning course and an afternoon course at the Gogebic-Iron County Airport. Public information officer Lt. Ben Eckola says he hopes teens learn vital tools to keep themselves safe.
FIRST ALERT: Moderate rain expected with chance storms

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - As the weekend comes to a close, sunny skies start the work week but storms are possible towards the end of Monday. Some changes have occurred over the last 24 hours when it comes to the rain Monday evening. While we are still expected to see isolated storms, the overall track has move north. So this means those in the northern counties are expected to receive the bulk of the rain now.
A break from the rain is expected but storms possible Monday night in the UP

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Father’s Day looks to be a quiet day with some chance showers at times but the heavier rain looks to arrive later. Monday starts off sunny with temperatures in a seasonal range but as the evening rolls around, rain moves in the form of storms. Bands will range from moderate to heavy with hail possible at times overnight. There is some variability in this pattern so expect some changes.
Preliminary report shows increase in 2024 UP deer harvest numbers

2 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WLUC) - The state of Michigan saw an increase in both hunters and harvested deer this fall. That’s according to preliminary estimates from the Michigan DNR. The DNR Wildlife Division presented harvest estimates for the 2024 deer season Thursday morning during a Natural Resource Commission meeting. We last told you that survey numbers in December showed harvest went up roughly 16%. Now, the latest estimates show that the harvest increased by 21% in the U.P. compared to 2023.
Volunteers and the Marquette County Conservation District clean up area in Forsyth Township

2 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Cameron Chinn

FORSYTH TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - Cleaning up U.P. forests, that is what the Marquette County Conservation District and volunteers did Wednesday afternoon. From a pile of roof tiles to an old window frame, volunteers and the Marquette County Conservation District cleaned up a portion of the forest in Forsyth Township Wednesday afternoon. Volunteers spent about an hour cleaning up the clearing. Volunteer Rebecca Patterson says she feels she is making a difference despite the small area.