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Tagged: rain

Environment & Science
4:01 pm
Sat July 14, 2012

Michigan's drought is growing worse

Look at any of the scorched lawns in Michigan, and you can see the state is in the grip of a drought. And the grip is tightening.

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Environment
3:01 pm
Sun May 29, 2011

Mosquito Invasion!

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Mosquito picando

Mosquitoes are expected to be an even bigger annoyance than usual for Michiganders this summer.  Heavy rains in April and May have set the stage for a big burst of mosquitoes in Michigan this year. 

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Weather
7:10 am
Thu May 26, 2011

Thunderstorms bring roadway flooding to Michigan

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Flood warnings are being posted in southern Michigan.

Update: 5/26/11 6:52 a.m.

DETROIT (AP) - Thunderstorms have dumped more than 4 inches of rain on parts of southern Michigan, causing widespread flooding of streets, expressways and basements. The National Weather Service says 4.15 inches of rain fell in a 12-hour period Wednesday in Detroit, while 3.12 inches fell in Ann Arbor and 3.1 inches in Wayne County's Canton Township. Flood warnings were in effect across several southeastern counties Wednesday night.

You can view photos and video of the storms at these links below:

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