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Reece Cole

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  • Late-Spring frost expected tonight

    1 week ago | fox17online.com | Reece Cole

    WEST MICHIGAN — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Frost Advisory for West Michigan, effective from midnight Thursday night through 9 a.m. Friday. Residents in the affected areas should prepare for near freezing temperatures that could affect sensitive vegetation and crops. The counties under the Freeze Warning include Mecosta, Newaygo, and Oceana counties. This is where overnight lows are expected to reach 32 degrees.

  • West Michigan Farmers Brace for Late Spring Frost

    2 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Reece Cole

    WEST MICHIGAN — In Grand Rapids, the average last frost historically occurs around May 1st, with a Frost Advisroy or Freeze Warning in effect into April 30th, 2025. However, the growing season often begins much earlier, with buds appearing on fruit trees as early as late March and early April. This timing creates a narrow window for potential damage from late-season cold snaps — a challenge local farmers know all too well.

  • Weather Ready: New Brand, Same Promise

    2 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Reece Cole |Kara James |Kevin Craig |Terri DeBoer

    WEST MICHIGAN — FOX 17 Launches Weather Ready Alerts to Keep You One Step AheadAt FOX 17, we know weather doesn’t have to be severe to seriously impact your day. That’s why we’re proud to launch our new FOX 17 Weather Ready Alert system—designed to help you stay a step ahead when it matters most. From heavy rain that could cancel your kid's soccer game to dense morning fog that might slow your drive to work, we’re taking a more proactive approach to everyday weather events that affect your life.

  • Understanding 'cap', which limits severe storms

    4 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Reece Cole

    WEST MICHIGAN — The Great Lakes, and Michigan specifically, are squarely in a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather the evening of Friday, April 18. A 2 out of 5 represents the highest likelihood for severe storms within this event, but still lacking some variables to have high confidence in the event development. For this wave of storms, the variable that may limit storms strength, or development as a whole, is what's known as the 'cap'.

  • Spring Cleaning: Car wash volume spikes with nicer weather

    4 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Reece Cole

    WEST MICHIGAN — As the snow coated and salty roads are a thing of the past, West Michigan now turns to mud, dust, and pollen in the air as Spring is in full swing. Pollen and dust are pesky, and quite visible, on cars. It's no surprise car washes see a seasonal spike to polish and scrub vehicles. "A good day in April is about like 1200 to 1300 cars." Says Tommy's Car Wash Manager Ethan Mayhew.

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Reece Cole
Reece Cole @RadarReeceWx
10 Apr 25

RT @TurellInsider: Dear Tigers fans, during Colt Keith’s first AB at Comerica Park next Thursday vs. the Royals we should give him a standi…

Reece Cole
Reece Cole @RadarReeceWx
31 Mar 25

March 30th's severe storms set a record for most Tornado warnings in a March on record! (data goes back to 1986) 🌪 March 2025 also sits tied for 3rd with the most T'storm warnings issued. 🌩 https://t.co/0chikeJHOv

Reece Cole
Reece Cole @RadarReeceWx
30 Mar 25

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued until 9:00 p.m. for West Michigan in the PINK shaded regions Tornado Watch issued until 8:00 p.m. for West Michigan in the YELLOW shaded regions Go to https://t.co/BRLWBW3Ke9 for more updates https://t.co/YqYhXzBF2d