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2 months ago | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Noel Navarro
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Only 0.013% of the Upper Peninsula population is Asian or Pacific Islander. That’s why the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission hopes to develop a sense of community here in the U.P. Work that started with a mixer and dinner Thursday evening at Westwood High School. “It was awesome to meet other Asians in the community,” Michigan State Police Negaunee Post Community Service Trooper Tom Kinnunen said. “To have new knowledge, conversations.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Noel Navarro
NWS alerts in effect HERE. The high pressure regime limits pop-up rain and thunderstorm chances mainly over inland Upper Michigan Wednesday -- before giving way to a strong Northern Plains system Thursday. Moderate to heavy rain chances bring about a wet end to the week in the U.P., before tapering later Saturday.
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Aug 9, 2024 | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Noel Navarro |Ben Kouchnerkavich
NWS alerts in effect HERE. NWS marine-based forecasts and alerts HERE. Gusty northwest winds associated with an Ontario-based system steers in cold air aloft, interacting with the warm surface waters of the Great Lakes to produce light-to-moderate lake effect rain showers across Upper Michigan through much of the weekend -- high wave action, isolated waterspouts are possible out on the Great Lakes.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Noel Navarro
NWS alerts in effect HERE. NWS heat safety tips and resources HERE. A Northern Plains-system brings rain and thunderstorms over Upper Michigan Thursday, mainly over areas south and west. An isolated severe risk is possible for areas west, with thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and destructive wind gusts. Any storm Thursday will be capable of heavy downpours, lightning and less severe hail/wind.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Noel Navarro
NWS alerts in effect HERE. NWS heat safety tips and resources HERE. A Northern Plains-system brings rain and thunderstorms over Upper Michigan Thursday, mainly over areas south and west. An isolated severe risk is possible for areas west, with thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and destructive wind gusts. Any storm Thursday will be capable of heavy downpours, lightning and less severe hail/wind.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Noel Navarro
NWS alerts in effect HERE. NWS heat safety tips and resources HERE. An upper level disturbance combines with the hot, humid air in Upper Michigan to trigger rain and thunderstorms through early Wednesday morning. Strong thunderstorms cannot be ruled out, with potential hazards such as heavy rain, hail, gusty winds and frequent lightning. Rain and thunder dwindle to a mostly sunny Wednesday, though muggy conditions remain and high temperatures can reach the 90s.
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Noel Navarro
NWS alerts in effect HERE. NWS heat safety tips and resources HERE. A Northern Plains-based system ignites scattered rain and thunderstorms across a warm and humid Upper Michigan to begin the week. Strong to isolated severe thunderstorms cannot be ruled out, with potential hazards such as heavy rain, hail, gusty winds and frequent lightning. A reprieve from showers and thunderstorms takes effect Wednesday, though muggy conditions remain and high temperatures can reach the 90s.
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Jul 26, 2024 | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Noel Navarro |Ben Kouchnerkavich
NWS alerts in effect HERE. NWS heat safety tips and resources HERE. High pressure strengthens and expands towards the Eastern United States, maintaining its presence over Upper Michigan and keeping the mostly sunny stretch through the weekend. But, temperatures and humidity rise in the U.P., with the heat index reaching up to extreme caution -- heat indices above 90 possible. High pressure gradually loses its grip over the region late Sunday, as a system approaches from the Northern Plains.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Noel Navarro
NWS alerts in effect HERE. NWS heat safety tips and resources HERE. High pressure strengthens over Upper Michigan, leading to a mostly sunny stretch and rising summer temperatures. The pattern turns steamy with increased humidity this weekend, with the heat index reaching up to extreme caution -- heat indices above 90 possible. Thunderstorm chances increase starting Sunday evening, triggered by the combination of heat and humidity plus an approaching system from the Northern Plains.
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Jul 24, 2024 | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Noel Navarro
NWS alerts in effect HERE. High pressure rebuilds over Upper Michigan, leading to a mostly sunny stretch and rising summer temperatures. The pattern turns steamy with increased humidity this weekend, with heat index reaching extreme caution -- heat indices above 90 possible. Thunderstorm chances increase starting Sunday evening, triggered by the combination of heat and humidity plus an approaching system from the Northern Plains.
