Samantha Jacques
Chief Meteorologist at WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)
Chief Meteorologist at 13 OYS | 3x Emmy Award Winner | AMS Certified #915 | Be Today's Sunshine ☀️
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1 week ago |
wzzm13.com | Samantha Jacques
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to drift into the Midwest as we close out the workweek and head into the weekend. Carried by the jet stream from Saskatchewan, the smoke could reach the Upper Midwest by Friday afternoon. Westerly winds and a passing cold front through West Michigan may work some of that smoke down to the surface, potentially reducing air quality across our area Friday evening into Saturday.
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3 weeks ago |
wzzm13.com | Samantha Jacques
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After a round of powerful and destructive storms last night, West Michigan’s severe weather threat has diminished, but it still exists for Friday evening. Sunshine and warm temperatures have returned to West Michigan for now, but scattered thunderstorms remain possible this evening as a cold front moves through the region. All of West Michigan could experience a quick downburst of damaging winds.
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3 weeks ago |
wzzm13.com | Samantha Jacques
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — West Michigan residents should prepare for the potential of severe weather this evening, as storms are expected to sweep across the region between 8 p.m. and midnight. While the overall severe weather risk remains at Level 3 out of 5 on the Storm Prediction Center’s (SPC) scale, the threat of tornadoes has increased, particularly for areas along and near the I-94 corridor.
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3 weeks ago |
wzzm13.com | Samantha Jacques
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch for all of West Michigan. The watch is in effect until 3 a.m. for all of West Michigan. A few tornadoes are possible with scattered damaging wind gusts also likely with isolated gusts to 80 mph. Scattered large hail is also likely, with isolated hail to 2" in diameter. Multiple tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued. Tune into 13 ON YOUR SIDE's live weather coverage for the latest updates here.
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1 month ago |
grandhaventribune.com | Samantha Jacques
GRAND RAPIDS — The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning and a frost advisory impacting all of West Michigan from midnight tonight through 9 a.m. Friday. Residents are urged to take immediate precautions to protect plants and outdoor plumbing from cold-related damage.
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The National Weather Service has confirmed now that five tornadoes touched down in Michigan during Sunday’s storms. The latest confirmation is in Grant, MI, with an EF-0 rating. Damage assessments are ongoing, and additional tornadoes may still be identified. https://t.co/6aU2pN73gv
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