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Anyone with experience on the water is likely aware of how quickly weather can shift. To help boaters and emergency responders track changing conditions on Lake Michigan’s lower Green Bay […]
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This weekend features a cultural celebration, patriotic family fun, environmental stewardship, and a major milestone.
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Water-safety advocates are reminding beachgoers about the dangers of rip currents, high waves, and sudden weather changes on Lake Michigan. The warning comes during one of the busiest periods of […]
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A “microburst” – not a tornado – was the cause of damage during a wild storm in the beach community of Bayfield earlier this month, local researchers say. The Northern Tornadoes Project at Western University has released the findings of its look into the July 3 storm that lashed Bayfield
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By Demonte Thomas
During the summer, corn undergoes a process called evapotranspiration, known by many as "corn sweat" to cool itself down. It raises questions about whether the state's vast corn fields are making already hot and humid conditions even more uncomfortable.
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The hot weather last week has pretty well taken care of the colder-than-normal water coming out of the long winter. The exception is Lake Superior, which is still quite cold […]
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By Julia Roeder
Researchers say ticks are spreading to communities across the Midwest and show no signs of slowing down.
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Little yellow buoys that monitor weather and wave action are being deployed in Green Bay, Wisconsin, so people can check real-time conditions before they head out on the water. Read […]
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Due to forecasted thunderstorms on Canada Day, Kincardine’s fireworks have been postponed until Aug. 15. The July 1 fireworks were originally postponed to July 3 because of the threat of severe weather. However, during the Canada Day storm, heavy rain and strong winds damaged some of the fireworks and equipment
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There is a saying among the executive this year: “If the weather’s bad, there must be a horticultural society meeting.” Somehow the third Wednesday of the month is an unreliable day to gather. The June 17 meeting was no different, but the evening rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the
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The use of land for both electricity generation and food production is a viable way to meet growing AI energy demands
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Sunday’s scorching weather was just the beginning. On the heels of a sunny weekend – and a sweltering daytime high of about 29 C on Sunday – Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for London and other neighbouring communities, one that’s expected to last until Friday, and possibly beyond