Sunday, May 19, 2013

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FORECAST: Sun, the Heat, and the Storms   

With greater amounts of sun, comes more impressive warmth, and a higher chance of storms this week.

Freeze Warning overnight, mid-week warmth   

A freeze warning is in effect for overnight tonight.

Winter attempts a comeback   

With temps dropping, it seems that spring has gone on vacation, but it hasn't!

Dont drink the water from your hose   

New study says drinking from garden hoses is dangerous.

FORECAST: More sun!   

After we have started this weekend with warmth and sun, more is coming.

Weather Feature Will Have a Mind of its Own   

The exact whereabouts of this week's upper-level low is significant to how much cooler and wetter we get by this weekend.

Start the climb up the temperature mountain.   

Let me first say, yes we have a large amount of warm air on the way, but it will not be around for long.

Flood Waters Recede in Midland   

The flood waters of the Tittabawassee River at the Tridge area of Midland have receded rapidly this week.

State of Emergency in Saginaw County   

County will apply for state and federal funds due to flooding.

Wolf rally invades Lansing   

Rally in Lansing would prevent a Senate bill from allowing wolf hunting in Michigan.

2 rescued from Saginaw Bay   

2 men suffered hypothermia following Saginaw Bay rescue.

FORECAST: Showers scatter, become snowflakes!   

Shower activity decreases through the day but remains scattered.

Wind Advisory   

The NWS office in Grand Rapids, MI has issued a Wind Advisory for Gratiot, Isabella, and Clare counties from 8am until 8pm tomorrow.

Another Severe T'Storm Warning Issued   

The NWS office in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Lapeer County through 3pm this afternoon.

Tornado Watch Issued For Mid-Michigan   

A tornado watch has been issued for the southern half of lower Michigan until 6pm.

FORECAST: Showers continue, storms tonight   

The flood potential, and chance for severe weather, are the main topics today.

New race coming to Flint   

Race will benefit Flint Schools.

FORECAST: Storms likely Thursday.   

There is the potential for our first round of severe weather on Thursday.

FORECAST: Plenty of rain, and some heat!   

This next week is a wet one, with some heat thrown in the mix.

FORECAST: Plenty of rain and wind   

Spring showers have arrived.

Michigan men charged for illegal hunting in Montana   

Four Michigan men are convicted of illegally hunting in Montana.

FORECAST: Brief dusting and then some warmth!   

Only a chance of a dusting of snow exists for our southern counties.

FORECAST: The Return of the Sun!   

If you ventured outside Friday evening you noticed something different.

BRIEF FORECAST: Pleasant Weekend!   

Sunshine makes a return to our area this weekend.

New Flint pavilion designed by London architects   

New pavillion to be built in downtown Flint.

2009-2010 Hunting Seasons
White-tailed Deer
Hunt Zone Dates
Youth & 100% Disabled Vets Statewide 9/26 - 9/27
Archery Statewide

10/1 - 11/14
& 12/1 - 1/1

Regular Firearm Statewide 11/15 - 11/30
Muzzle - loading Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
12/4 - 12/13
12/11 - 12/20
12/4 - 12/20
Late Firearm Antlerless deer
on private land
only in open DMUs
12/21 - 1/1

Other Game
Game Zone Dates
Turkey Statewide 10/5 - 11/14
Elk See map 

12/8 - 12/1

Crow Zone 1  8/1 - 9/30
Squirrel
(Fox & Gray)
Statewide 9/15 - 3/1
Rabbit & Hare Statewide 9/15 - 3/31
Waterfowl
Hunt Zone Dates
Ducks & Marganser North

9/26 - 11/20
11/26-11/29

Ducks & Marganser Middle

10/3 - 11/29
12/5 - 12/6

Ducks & Marganser South 10/10 - 12/6
1/2 - 1/3
Canadian Goose North 09/16 - 10/30
Canadian Goose Middle 10/3 - 11/9
11/26 - 12/2
Canadian Goose South 10/10 - 11/12
11/26 - 12/6
Coot & Moorhen North

9/26 - 11/20
11/26-11/29

Coot & Moorhen Middle

10/3 - 11/29
12/5 - 12/6

Coot & Moorhen South 10/10 - 12/6
1/2 - 1/3
Common Snipe & Rail Statewide 9/15 - 11/14

Other Goose
(Snow, Blue, Ross, White-fronted & Bran)

Statewide 9/22 - 12/16

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