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An air quality alert remains in effect for Washtenaw County and is expected to continue for the next couple of days. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Advocates say proposed funding cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) could bring devastating consequences to the Great Lakes. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for all of Southeast Michigan, including Washtenaw County today. The advisory runs from 11am to 8pm. Prolonged exposure may lead to heat-related illnesses. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

A prolonged heat wave across southeast Michigan is producing dangerously hot conditions and will be with us through Tuesday night. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

With the National Weather Service issuing a Winter Storm Warning for our area, WEMU's Lisa Barry checks in with Jim Harmon, director of operations for the…

Climate change affects more than just the weather. It can lead to numerous other problems, such as excessive flooding. In this week's "Issues of the…

There's been some severe winter weather over the past few weeks, thanks to the polar vortex. Is this just a typical weather pattern, or another sign of…

With even colder weather upon us, local government officials are offering tips on what to do to stay warm-and out of danger-during this cold…

If you're sensitive to a lack of sunshine, you may be glad that January is over.We saw very little sunshine in our area during the month of January.…

Weather variability and climate both contribute to winters in southeast Michigan. In this week's "Issues of the Environment," WEMU’s David Fair explores…