Dennis Rumsey

Our area experienced its second-warmest December in over 125 years of record keeping, following 2015 which was the warmest. There were only two days during the month with snow of any consequence, including a few inches in Central Michigan at the beginning of the month, then 1 to 3 inches in most locations on December 18 with an isolated 7 inch total west of Kalamazoo from added lake effect snow. Otherwise, warmth was persistent and snow didn’t stay. With only 3.2 inches of total snowfall since autumn, Grand Rapids is at a record least-snowy start to the season so far. (NWS)

An 11-year-old girl who was hospitalized for burns following a northern Indiana house fire has died,

The latest outlooks from the Climate Prediction Center favors a warm and wet Spring. There is a 40 t

The Climate Prediction Center has released the latest extended weather outlook. May is heavily favored to be mild with 50 to 60% chances of warmer than normal temperatures. As we continue to transition out of an El Nino pattern and into La Nina, we expect periods of rainy weather to continue this month, although there are equal chances for below, above, or near normal precipitation for the month overall. (NWS)

Thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon and evening hours tomorrow. (NWS)

There is an Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) for severe weather late tonight into early Wednesday. Damaging winds 70+ mph are the primary concern. An isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out. (NWS)

An excessive heat watch is in effect. High temperatures will be in the upper 80s and 90s. Heat indices this week will linger around 100 degrees, with the worst conditions in the watch area. Isolated showers and storms are possible through the week, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours. Confidence is low. Today will be much warmer than yesterday, with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. Near-record overnight lows in the upper 60s and low to mid 70s this week will provide little to no relief from the heat. (NWS)

A Three Rivers man and his passenger suffered injuries in a single-vehicle crash earlier this week just north of Jones in Cass County’s Newberg Township.

The remnants of Hurricane Beryl will move into the region on Wednesday. 2 to 3 inches of rain is expected with locally higher amounts possible. This may cause some flooding, particularly in lowland and poor drainage areas. The heaviest rain is expected from midnight to noon on Wednesday. Confidence is not high and further adjustments to the track and timing are possible. (NWS)

Undersheriff Jason Bingaman led an awards event last week recognizing law-enforcement across St. Joseph County.