Samantha Jacques
Chief Meteorologist at WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)
3x Emmy Award Winning Meteorologist | AMS Certified #915 | CMU Grad | Be Today's Sunshine ☀️
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1 week 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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1 week ago |
wzzm13.com | Samantha Jacques
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — 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. Who: Clare, Isabella, Mecosta, Osceola, Lake, Mason, Newaygo and Oceana Counties. This includes the cities of: Clare, Hart, Ludington, Fremont, Mount Pleasant, Baldwin, Reed City and Big Rapids.
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1 week ago |
wzzm13.com | Samantha Jacques
PORTAGE, Mich. — One year ago, a powerful EF-2 tornado with winds reaching 135 mph carved an 11-mile path through Portage, Michigan, changing lives and reshaping the community. On May 7, 2024, at 5:55 p.m., Kalamazoo County residents were thrust into chaos. Now, one year later, community officials recount that day.
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2 weeks ago |
wzzm13.com | Samantha Jacques
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — While we will be enjoying sunshine, warm temperatures, and a breeze, West Michigan residents should be aware of an elevated fire weather risk today as a combination of warm temperatures, dry air, and gusty winds creates dangerous conditions for fires to ignite and spread quickly. Today’s weather features plenty of sunshine through the morning and early afternoon, along with warm temperatures, with highs reaching the mid-70s.
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3 weeks ago |
wzzm13.com | Samantha Jacques
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — When we met with 14-year-old Kyler Duchon, there was not much in the air, but the forecast included something far more thrilling than a rainy afternoon. It started as a typical day for the eighth grader: Checking radar, crafting a Facebook post for his growing audience, and signing off in his now-signature style, Ky the Weather Guy. That day's post?
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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
RT @JeffBaurs: Northern Lights blasting their way south last night. March 25, 2025. 10:22 pm. Delton, Michigan (Barry County) https://t.c…
RT @StaceyALee: A few flashes of lightning as the storm front came through Middleville tonight. #wmiwx #miwx #girlswhochase https://t.co/uj…
