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The federal administration has laid off hundreds of staff from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the impact is already being felt locally and in region. Moving forward, there is the potential NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab in Ann Arbor could be shut down. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Nicole Rice about where it stands now and where it may be headed. Rice is among those already fired from the lab in Ann Arbor.

Ann Arbor officials have been improving the city’s ability to mitigate floods caused by increasingly frequent and heavier rainfall. WEMU’s Ana Longoria 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.

The annual Ann Arbor Art Fair gets underway this Thursday and is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor has a few safety tips to keep in mind.

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.

The weather is expected to break into the 90s this weekend with many outdoor, family-oriented events happening throughout the county. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports on how to stay safe.

You may have noticed there have been some changes in the nature of our weather. Climate change is cited as the reason for some notable changes in precipitation patterns in our corner of the world. What does that tell us about the near- and longer-term future in Washtenaw County? WEMU's David Fair discussed this with Dr. Drew Gronewold, Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability.

A Flood Watch is in effect from 8 PM tonight through 8 AM Thursday morning. As much as two inches of rain could hit portions of the region, and that's enough to cause some flooding. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more on how best to prepare.

With temperatures falling onto the single digits this week, air conditioning may be the last thing on the minds of area residents. However, the waiting list for a popular City of Ypsilanti air conditioner assistance program opens tomorrow. WEMU’s John Stockwell has the details.

Washtenaw County officials say it’s still too early to determine how severe this year’s mosquito season will be, but there are measures you can take to help. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson reports.