Wildfire smoke pollution linked to 24,100 U.S. deaths per year, study finds
"Our message is: Wildfire smoke is very dangerous. It is an increasing threat to human health," said a study author.
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"Our message is: Wildfire smoke is very dangerous. It is an increasing threat to human health," said a study author.
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Heavy storms spurred the threat of flooding for Metro Detroit. Dale Warner was found guilty of second-degree murder. Those headlines and other top stories are in our news brief.
A Flood Watch is in effect for southern parts of Southeast MI through early afternoon. Additional rounds of showers and storms are expected through the day and may produce heavy rainfall. Rain and possibly Temperatures rising to near Low 60's by noon, then falling to around 51 during the remainder of the day. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Quiet tomorrow, then accumulating snow is likely Friday morning and strong winds in excess of 40 mph are possible during the day Friday.
Much of Southeast Michigan is under a flood watch until 2 p.m. Wednesday in the aftermath of stormy weather overnight. Here's a look at the road conditions near Detroit Metro Airport about 6 a.m.
Many communities in Southwest Michigan are still covered in debris after last week's severe weather and tornadoes, but now they could be facing another setback with more potential severe weather coming their way on Tuesday night.
Dale Warner, a Michigan man accused of killing his wife, Dee Warner, was found guilty of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence on Tuesday, March 10.