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1 week ago | 
lansingstatejournal.com | Sarah Moore
Poison ivy has three leaves, and the middle leaf has a longer stem. Touching poison ivy causes an allergic reaction due to urushiol oil. Poison oak and poison sumac are related to poison ivy and also cause rashes. Michigan's summer climate provides ideal growing conditions for many flowers and other plants we enjoy — and for a few poisonous, three-leafed plants we all could do without.
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1 week ago | 
freep.com | Sarah Moore |Dan Basso |Jenna Prestininzi
The National Weather Service weather radar shows a line of showers moving toward Michigan. Rain could fall across the Lower Peninsula Wednesday evening. Weather on Wednesday, May 28 could remind residents of fall, as cool temperatures and rain showers are expected in the evening. On Wednesday, the Detroit area can expect highs around 60 degrees, the National Weather Service said.
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1 week ago | 
lansingstatejournal.com | Sarah Moore
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the CDC will no longer recommend the COVID-19 vaccine for healthy children and pregnant women. This decision breaks with previous CDC guidance, which recommended the updated vaccine for everyone 6 months and older. Kennedy was joined in the announcement by NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Sarah Moore
With Michigan's changeable weather, residents get to see a lot of different cloud formations — fluffy cumulus, wispy cirrus and dark, threatening cumulonimbus — and recognizing what weather each type predicts can make a big difference. "All clouds form as a result of saturation. That’s when the air contains so much water vapor that it begins producing liquid or ice," EarthSky said.
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1 week ago | 
livingstondaily.com | Sarah Moore
The 10 basic cloud types are classified by height (high, mid, low) and predict different weather patterns. Cloud names incorporate roots like cirro, strato, cumulo, nimbo, or alto, based on their height and texture. Sunburns are possible on cloudy days as over 90% of UV radiation can penetrate cloud cover.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Sarah Moore
Michigan's Adventure is open for the season, offering dozens of rides and a water park for those heading to the west side of the state. "It's the moment you've all been waiting for! To all of our guests — welcome to the 2025 season! We look forward to creating FUN family memories this year at #MichigansAdventure," Michigan's Adventure said on Instagram. The park opened on May 23 for the 2025 season, just ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
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1 week ago | 
freep.com | Sarah Moore
The 2025 Michigan Shakespeare Festival has been canceled due to financial difficulties. Ticket holders will receive refunds, and the program's future is uncertain. The 2025 Michigan Shakespeare Festival season has been canceled, organizers said in a Monday, May 26, Facebook post, due to financial issues.
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1 week ago | 
lansingstatejournal.com | Sarah Moore
Black flies are small, gnat-like insects that swarm and bite, causing itchy welts. Peak black fly season in Michigan is mid-May to mid-June, primarily in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula. Protective clothing, DEET repellent, and avoiding daytime exposure near running water can help prevent bites. Millions of tourists will visit Michigan's Upper Peninsula this summer — and millions upon millions of small, biting flies are waiting to greet them.
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3 weeks ago | 
lansingstatejournal.com | Sarah Moore
Severe weather, including heavy rain, hail, strong winds, and possible tornadoes, is expected to impact Michigan on May 15 through May 16. The National Weather Service has issued hazardous weather outlooks for much of the state, as enhanced severe weather is anticipated mainly in western Michigan. Temperatures across the state are expected to remain relatively warm during the storms, with highs ranging from the 60s to upper 80s.
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3 weeks ago | 
hillsdale.net | Sarah Moore
Residents should empty standing water from containers around their homes to reduce mosquito breeding sites. Repellents like DEET, picaridin, and oil of lemon eucalyptus can help protect against mosquito bites. Mosquitoes in Michigan can carry diseases like West Nile virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and Zika virus. With Michigan's recent warm weather, it is likely you've already seen mosquitoes flying around.
