Erik Kostrzewa

1 week ago | midmichigannow.com | Erik Kostrzewa

Highs well into the 90s, alongside tropical humidity, is expected to give us dangerous conditions after the first day of summer. A heatwave for our area is three or more 90+ degree days in a row. We are likely to have four, with the potential to add a couple more next week. Heat has been hard to come by in the area this year, with us yet to record a 90-degree day. The most dangerous conditions will be Saturday-Tuesday, with the worst happening on Sunday & Monday.

1 week ago | midmichigannow.com | Erik Kostrzewa

The accuracy of weather forecasts, crucial for public safety during severe weather and hurricane seasons, is under threat due to government budget cuts affecting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS). These cuts have led to staffing reductions across multiple U.S. cities, impacting the collection of vital weather data.

1 week ago | thecw46.com | Erik Kostrzewa

The accuracy of weather forecasts, crucial for public safety during severe weather and hurricane seasons, is under threat due to government budget cuts affecting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS). These cuts have led to staffing reductions across multiple U.S. cities, impacting the collection of vital weather data.

1 week ago | midmichigannow.com | Erik Kostrzewa

After a much needed break from active weather, our severe weather risk will be elevated on Wednesday. This is a conditional risk, as significant heat and humidity needed could be washed out by early-day activity or a differing track/speed of the low. The first possibility of early day showers and storms would keep us cool and keep the better ingredients across Southern Lower Michigan rather than into our area. If this were to occur, our chances of severe weather will be very low.

3 weeks ago | midmichigannow.com | Erik Kostrzewa

A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast to hit the Earth on June 1-2, with impacts potentially lingering into the 3rd. This storm could be as intense as the extreme geomagnetic storm back in May 2024. That storm registered as a G5, bringing lights overhead for us, and colors on the horizon all the way down into the southern states. If this storm remains severe, which would be a G4, the aurora still is likely to be on the horizon/overhead across our state.