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Severe Weather & Natural Disasters
Resources to help families, farms and communities deal with severe weather, power outages, food safety and related issues.
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When the sirens sound: Talking with children about severe weather
Published on July 9, 2025
Unpredictable storms, loud thunder and flashes of lightening can be scary to children! Take time when the skies are clear to talk with your children about severe weather. -
Prepare yourself and family members for severe weather and other natural disasters
Published on April 10, 2012
Michigan is among the states most at risk for severe weather disasters, and residents are urged to prepare themselves, especially those with young children, pets and family members with disabilities, so they are ready when disaster strikes. -
Are you prepared for flooding and other severe weather this spring?
Published on March 14, 2014
Learn action steps you can take now as we transition into spring, a season in Michigan when floods most typically occur. -
Weather - Enviro-weather
Published on December 12, 2013
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Cooler weather on the way
Published on April 12, 2011
Most parts of the state are up to four weeks behind in growing degree day accumulations and the cool forecast will likely increase that gap. -
Wooly worms and winter weather predictions
Published on October 17, 2011
Those crazy caterpillars are talking weather again. -
How weather affects fall colors
Published on April 8, 2024
Weather factors, particularly temperature and moisture, can affect the display of fall colors across Michigan. -
Be prepared when spring showers bring more than flowers
Published on April 26, 2013
Taking steps now can minimize damage and protect your family when floods, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and other severe weather events unexpectedly occur. -
Weather - Drought
Published on July 2, 2012
The MSU Extension Weather – Drought resource page provides timely information to agricultural producers as weather conditions impact their operation. -
Wild Weather for Hay
Published on July 11, 2024
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU Extension forage specialist, discussing wild weather for making hay.
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How much longer can cold, wet weather continue?
Published on April 20, 2011
An active jet stream indicates this weather will likely continue to the end of April. -
Local communities receive over $200,000 to fix weather damaged pipes and roads
Published on April 29, 2015
Severe winter weather prompted Michigan to declare a “State of Emergency”, and grant funding assisted local communities to make necessary infrastructure repairs. -
Brown Patch
Brown patch appears as circular patches, ranging from a few inches to several feet in diameter.