Jake DeRees

Lansing

Weekend Meteorologist at WSYM-TV (Lansing, MI)

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Tracking our First Snowfall in our Neighborhoods

Nov 19, 2024 | fox47news.com | Jake DeRees

LANSING, Mich. — We are tracking an active weather pattern this week that could bring us our first snowfall of the season. We are watching as an upper level low pressure system will advance into the northern part of the lower peninsula Wednesday night. We will see our temperatures begin to cool with wind chills below freezing and gusts possibly exceeding 30 mph in the early evening hours.
Flooding Concerns Possible as Heavy Rainfall Moves in Overnight

Aug 5, 2024 | fox47news.com | Jake DeRees

LANSING, Mich. — Showers and possible storms are expected overnight tonight and into tomorrow morning with main impacts being gusty winds and heavy rainfall. We saw a system of storms move through the mid-Michigan area this morning, tracking the heaviest rain into Eaton county and into southern parts of Lansing. You can see the estimated totals below. The rainfall we are expecting tonight looks to be bringing much higher rain amounts that could potentially cause flooding concerns.
Record Setting Rain and Flooding Following the Remnants of Hurricane Beryl

Jul 10, 2024 | fox47news.com | Jake DeRees

LANSING, Mich. — Records have been set in our neighborhoods following the heavy rain and flooding due to the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. The former Hurricane broke records itself as the earliest issued Category 5 Hurricane in the Atlantic since Hurricane Emily in 2005. Above we have a decent look at the track of the heaviest rain where we saw areas in the state of Michigan that had greater than half an inch per hour precipitation rates.
Remnants of Hurricane Beryl to Bring Flood Concerns to our Neighborhoods

Jul 9, 2024 | fox47news.com | Jake DeRees

LANSING, Mich. — Hurricane Beryl broke records in the Atlantic as the Earliest Issued Category 5 Hurricane. We are watching the Remnants of this Hurricane approach our neighborhoods Tuesday evening. Main impacts we are watching for are possible flooding and gusty winds. The Above image shows all of our neighborhoods minus Hillsdale County under a Flood Watch that will go in effect at 11 PM Tuesday evening and set to expire 8 PM on Wednesday evening.
Watching Best Conditions for Fireworks in our Neighborhoods

Jul 3, 2024 | fox47news.com | Jake DeRees

LANSING, Mich. — Fireworks are a staple for the 4th of July holiday. There are several meteorological phenomena that can hinder the best viewing experience for fireworks and we have your forecast. Favorable conditions for fireworks include dry air, calm winds, and minimal cloud cover. When the air is humid, the water vapor molecules will scatter the light of the firework making the colorful explosion look more dull and colorless.
Tracking Possible Severe Weather for Thursday

Jun 12, 2024 | fox47news.com | Jake DeRees

We are tracking possible severe weather for Thursday afternoon and evening which could bring impacts including gusty winds, hail, and a possible tornado. The Storm Prediction Center has most of our neighborhoods under a Slight Risk for severe weather on Thursday which was elevated from Tuesday's Marginal Risk. We are watching as the jet streak will be centered over the great lakes region tomorrow afternoon allowing for breezy conditions ahead of the storms.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for much of Western Michigan

May 20, 2024 | fox47news.com | Jake DeRees

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued throughout much of western Michigan as well as our neighborhood counties Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson. The Watch has been issued through 10 PM this evening. Multiple areas of convection are moving into western Michigan this evening which could bring severe impacts including gusty, damaging winds, as well as hail.
A Summer Like Weekend Expected with Possible Air Quality Issues

May 17, 2024 | fox47news.com | Jake DeRees

LANSING, Mich. — High Pressure builds today as our temperatures rise way above average into the 80's. These temperatures will last throughout the weekend and into the early part of next week. However, we are watching some potential air quality issues with our forecast as well. Air Quality Alerts have been issued throughout the state of Michigan including the areas of Metro Detroit and counties along Lake Michigan.
National Weather Service Confirms 4th Tornado on EF Scale

May 9, 2024 | fox47news.com | Jake DeRees

A fourth Tornado has been confirmed and rated on the Enhanced Fujita Scale by the National Weather Service from the May 7th severe storms. Northern Indiana's National Weather Service has rated the Colon/Sherwood Michigan Tornado as an EF-2. Peak winds were estimated to reach 130 mph (close to EF-3 designation, 135 mph+). The tornado traveled close to 20 miles northeast through colon, crossing into Branch county near Havens and Goodrich Lake. The tornado weakened and lifted south of Union Lake.
Portage Michigan Tornado Rated Following Active May Evening

May 8, 2024 | fox47news.com | Jake DeRees

Touchdown has been confirmed in Portage Michigan as National Weather Service Grand Rapids verifies an EF-2 tornado. Following several severe thunderstorms that moved through southwestern Michigan on May 7th, we are now watching the aftermath as crews head out to assess the damages from the storms which produced multiple Tornado Warnings as well as a widespread Tornado Watch. One tornado has been rated on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.