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• Rising Grand River causes some flooding in Comstock Park

  PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Abrigador Trail in Comstock Park was partially flooded Wednesday afternoon after water levels continued to rise in the Grand River.  According to Kent County Sheriff’s Emergency Management, the river was expected to rise to around 12.3 feet, which is 3 inches more than the minor flood stage threshold.  The sheriff’s office said it would be working alongside local partners to monitor the safety of residents and monitoring weather conditions closely.  A News 8 crew along Abrigador Trail, which is prone to flooding, saw water creeping up into yards Wednesday. Flooding at Abrigador Trail. (March 18, 2026)Flooding at Abrigador Trail. (March 18, 2026)Flooding at Abrigador Trail. (March 18, 2026)Flooding at Abrigador Trail. (March 18, 2026) Nearby residents were encouraged to secure outdoor items, check drainage systems and sump pumps, not to drive through flooded areas and to keep children and pets away from the river until water levels decrease.

• Senators ask why NWS didn’t issue tornado watch before deadly storm

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Michigan's U.S. senators have sent a letter to the head of the National Weather Service, asking why a tornado watch was not issued before a storm ripped through Southwest Michigan on March 6, spawning four tornadoes and killing four people. “We mourn for those who lost their lives to this storm, and we stand fully prepared to work with the impacted families and communities to begin the process of rebuilding and recovering,” the letter, dated March 13, reads in part. “At the same time, we seek to better understand how this tragic event unfolded and what changes are required to better protect public safety and avoid such tragic loss of life during future extreme weather events.” ‘We’re going for a ride now’: How survivors rode out the Union Lake tornado In the letter (PDF), Sens. Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin, both Democrats, also asked NWS Director Kenneth Graham about staffing at Michigan and northern Indiana NWS stations, including whether it is down compared to 2024 and how many open jobs each station has. "Was a lack of staff and/or resources a contributing factor to NWS’s inability to issue a tornado watch alert ahead of the March 6 tornadoes?" the letter questions. "What, if anything, would have allowed the responsible NWS offices to identify the supercell that produced these tornadoes more quickly and, in turn, issue a tornado watch alert ahead of the first touchdown? In particular, would a gap-filling radar have provided additional data that could have allowed staff to better characterize the threat of the oncoming storm?" A release from the senators clarified they were looking to find out if "self-inflicted staffing shortages" during the Trump administration were to blame. Peters, who is not seeking reelection and is in his last year in office, has a bill before the Senate that aims to "help ensure that the National Weather Service can continue providing 24/7 forecasting service." Damage left behind on Prairie Rose Lane near Union City days after a tornado. (March 12, 2026) Crews pick through a mess of debris left behind days after a tornado ripped through the Prairie Rose Lane neighborhood near Union City. (March 9, 2026) A mess of debris left behind days after a tornado ripped through the Prairie Rose Lane neighborhood near Union City. (March 9, 2026) John Barone walks through the wreckage of his neighborhood days after a deadly tornado. (March 9, 2026) A mess of debris days after a tornado ripped through the neighborhood on Prairie Rose Lane near Union City. (March 9, 2026) Damage from a tornado that tore through Union City. (March 7, 2026)Damage from a tornado that tore through Union City. (March 7, 2026) In their letter, Peters and Slotkin also asked the NWS what it would do to "improve the accuracy of its weather forecasting and prediction as well as the timeliness of its tornado alerts" and what it might need from Congress to many any improvements happen. Their letter seeks a response within 30 days. Union City residents salvage items from tornado wreckage The March 6 storm produced four tornadoes. Two of those were fatal: One killed a 12-year-old boy near Edwardsburg and the other, an EF3, killed three people near Union City. Several others were injured. No severe thunderstorm or tornado watches were issued before the tornadic supercell formed. Tornado warnings were issued as the storm came through. Storm Team 8 says the first was issued at 3:14 p.m., but according to NWS' survey of the storm, the first tornado touched down a 3:11 p.m. —Storm Team 8 meteorologist Sara Flynn contributed to this report.

• Winter returns across West Michigan: Snow, wind and cold temperatures expected

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Snow showers have made a return to West Michigan, with some accumulation expected Monday night into Tuesday. A winter weather advisory remains in effect for West Michigan until 11 a.m. Tuesday. Snow showers will be fairly light for most of the region Monday evening. At times, there may be robust bands west of US-131 that quickly reduce visibility. Northern Michigan hit with power outages as winter storm continues Snow totals will be quite variable across the region. Areas west of US-131 will see some pockets between 4 and 6 inches. Most of West Michigan will see around 1 to 4 inches. Higher snow totals are possible at the lakeshore and stretches along I-94 in the heaviest lake-effect snow bands. Inside woodtv.com: Radar A wind advisory remains in effect until 11 p.m. Monday as wind continues to gust near 50 mph. Cold air also sticks around for St. Patrick's Day. Expect high temperatures to peak in the low to mid-20s as wind chills remain in the single digits most of the day. Temperatures will begin to warm up as the coldest air returns to Canada later in the week. This will melt any snow that accumulates Monday and Tuesday. Download the free Storm Team 8 weather app Stay with Storm Team 8 for the latest.

• Michigan hit with power outages as winter storm continues

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Tens of thousands of people were without power Monday morning as a winter storm continued, hitting northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula with heavy snow, ice and strong winds. The National Weather Service described it as a "major winter storm," with blizzard-like conditions at times and several more inches of snow expected across the northwest Lower Peninsula and the eastern Upper Peninsula. Storm Team 8 Forecast West Michigan has seen rounds of rain and thunderstorms, as well as strong wind gusts. That rain turns to snow Monday as temperatures drop. Wind advisories and winter weather advisories are in effect across West Michigan. As of about 5:30 p.m. Monday, more than 90,000 Consumers Energy customers statewide were without power, the utility's interactive power map showed — a total that had remained mostly unchanged for much of the day. The vast majority of those outages were located in northern Michigan, particularly in counties like Roscommon, Iosco, Alcona and Wexford. Most Consumers customers in West Michigan had service, with counties seeing only a few dozen to a few hundred affected. Inside woodtv.com: Radar Ahead of the storm, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center. Nonessential state offices across the Upper Peninsula and northern Michigan were also closed until Tuesday morning.

• Whitmer activates State Emergency Operations Center ahead of severe weather

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center Sunday ahead of severe weather threats across the state, including estimates of more than three feet of snowfall in parts of the Upper Peninsula. Whitmer announced that the SEOC opened at 10 a.m. Sunday and would remain open for the next 24 to 36 hours as state officials from the Michigan State Police’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division work to coordinate efforts ahead of what are anticipated to be significant weather-related impacts across much of the state. Rain, snow and thunderstorms all return to the forecast this weekend High winds up to 60 mph in some areas are expected in West Michigan, carrying with them the possibility of widespread power outages, just days after power was restored to thousands of customers. At the same time, warm air is expected to move into the Lower Peninsula, bringing the threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes. The Upper Peninsula is expecting potentially record-breaking snowfall of 1 to 3 feet, as winds create blizzard-like conditions through Monday. “This action ensures the state can monitor and respond should any local communities need resources or support. Together we will work to keep all Michiganders warm and safe,” Whitmer said in a statement. Inside woodtv.com: Radar This comes amid a stretch of severe weather that has battered Michigan, including tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, hail and flooding. Whitmer last activated the SEOC less than two weeks ago when four tornadoes hit Southwest Michigan, killing four, destroying dozens of structures and knocking out power to thousands. For more information on how to prepare or respond to an emergency or disaster, visit www.michigan.gov/miready.

• Could we see a ‘super El Nino’ this year? What to know

  (NEXSTAR) – A renowned research and modeling organization's most recent forecast shows the planet could see a strong or "super" El Nino this year. El Nino is a cyclical and natural warming of patches of the equatorial Pacific that then alters the world’s weather patterns. The phenomenon is dubbed a super El Nino when the temperature rises at least 2.0°C above normal. La Nina is marked by cooler than average waters. Both shift precipitation and temperature patterns, but in different ways. El Ninos tend to increase global temperatures and La Ninas depress the long-term rise. La Ninas tend to cause more damage in the United States because of increased hurricane activity and drought, studies have shown. While we are currently in a La Nina phase, recent models from the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) suggest a 98% chance of a moderate El Nino event by August, with an 80% chance of a strong event and a 22% chance of a super event. Gas climbs 43 cents since last week: These states had bigger jumps, data shows "All signs are increasingly pointing to a significant, if not strong to very strong, El Niño event," according to climate scientist Daniel Swain. "... This is increasingly likely to become a major regional-to-global climate driver in 2026-27." The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its own outlook Monday, but notes that this time of year the models are notoriously uncertain when it comes to the late summer and beyond. NOAA expects the current La Nina phase to wane within the next several months and enter a neutral phase (a 60% chance from February to April) with the "possibility of a transition to El Nino" after July. What would change with El Nino Any effects of a potential El Nino are pattern are still months away, but, if the ECMWF models correctly predict a super El Nino this fall we may see hotter, drier winters in the northern US and Canada, along with increased rain and flooding across the Gulf Coast and Southeast. During La Nina, warm water sticks to a deeper depth, resulting in a cooler surface. And that reduces how much energy goes out into space, said study co-author Yu Kosaka, a climate scientist at the University of Tokyo. (Credit: Climate.gov)(Credit: Climate.gov) “When there is a transition from La Nina to El Nino, it’s like the lid is popped off,” releasing the heat, explained former NOAA meteorologist Tom Di Liberto, who’s now with Climate Central. El Nino could bring some relief to those living in parts of the U.S. Southeast as the pattern tends to suppress vertical wind shear, stabilizing the atmosphere and potentially lowering the number of hurricanes. "As we get closer to the start of hurricane season, confidence is growing that this might be the quietest season since 2015, unless something very unusual happens," Andy Hazelton, associate scientist at the University of Miami CIMAS, posted on X. "Of course, we could see an impactful storm somewhere (it only takes one), but this setup doesn't leave much leeway for the Atlantic to have a lot of action." The Associated Press contributed to this report.
  

• Rain turns to snow Monday

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — In the span of a week, West Michigan has seen tornadoes, hail, flooding and snow. This complex weather pattern carried into the weekend, with another system on Sunday and Monday. Inside woodtv.com: Radar WEST MICHIGAN Temperatures won't fall below freezing until Monday morning. Until then, rounds of rain and thunderstorms are expected in West Michigan with an isolated chance of a severe thunderstorm. Many will see heavy rain with 1 to 2 inches of new rainfall forecast by daybreak Monday. Download the free Storm Team 8 weather app The most likely timeframe for an isolated severe thunderstorm with wind gusts up to 60 mph would be around 10 p.m., but most will see only general thunderstorms or rainfall. A winter weather advisory will begin at 7 a.m. Monday for West Michigan for areas along and west of US-131 for 2 to 5 inches of snow and gusts to 45 mph. The advisory lasts through 3 a.m. Tuesday. Monday morning will begin with snow showers. The heaviest snow is expected to stay well north of West Michigan, where winter storm and blizzard warnings are in effect for Sunday and Monday. ReportIt: Send us your photos That said, this round will bring snow to the ground for most of West Michigan. Amounts are likely to range between 1 and 3 inches for most, while areas toward the lakeshore have a chance at seeing greater totals of 5 inches. A few pockets near 6 inches are possible in places like Allegan or Van Buren counties. Blowing snow will make travel difficult at times Monday, especially during the evening commute. Momentary white out conditions are possible. Lake-effect snow will continue into Tuesday morning (St. Patrick's Day) with wind chills in the single digits. Temperatures will begin to warm substantially by the end of the week. Storm Team 8 Forecast Stay with Storm Team 8 all weekend long for the latest on this winter system.

• West Michigan sees windy conditions, wintry mix

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A strong clipper system is pushing into Michigan Friday, bringing powerful winds and wintry mix conditions that will likely persist through much of the day. Gusts will range from 40 to 60 mph, with sporadic power outages. Strong winds cause power outages in West Michigan A high wind warning is in effect for most of West Michigan from 2 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday. Top wind gusts as of 12:00 p.m. on Friday are: 58 mph in Grand Haven 57 mph in Macatawa 53 mph in Springfield 50 mph in East Grand Rapids 48 mph in Norton Shores 47 mph in Grand Valley 42 mph in Casnovia 41 mph in Reeman This has led to several power outages across West Michigan. Consumers Energy is reporting around 1.5% of customers without power, or more than 30,000 people. Inside woodtv.com: Radar Winds will stay strong through the afternoon, with a wintry mix of rain and snow also creating travel impacts. The wind will be from the south initially and then pivot more to the northwest, feeding in colder air during the afternoon. Another system is expected to arrive over the weekend, too. Saturday will be quiet and fairly seasonable before a new storm swings in. Sunday is trending warmer, which opens the door to heavy rain and an increased potential for thunderstorms. Download the free Storm Team 8 weather app After Sunday's storm passes, cold air will wrap in leading up to St. Patrick's Day, with lake-effect snow expected to occur. Stay with Storm Team 8 for the latest.

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Chief Meteorologist Ellen Bacca (and husband Mark) welcomed their first child over the weekend, with the birth of Piper Sunny. Check out these sweet pictures<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hurricane Lee continues to slowly track toward the United States. Click here for the latest on intensity and path<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday brought plenty of sunshine and calm conditions. Bill’s Blog dives into what is currently the calmest day of 2023.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEATHER WEAR<\/strong>
Rain Jacket
Umbrella<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TODAY<\/strong>
Widespread Rain Developing
Pockets of Locally Heavy Rain
HIGH:<\/strong> 67
LOW:<\/strong> 55
WINDS: SE 5-10 mph<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUNRISE<\/strong> 7:17 a.m.
SUNSET<\/strong> 7:59 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TODAY<\/strong> Take along the rain jacket and umbrella as you head out the door, as widespread rain will be rolling through the area today. The most concentrated rain will prevail during the morning hours, with the rain becoming more scattered in nature late in the day. Amounts will range from 0.10-0.50+ and will likely be localized. Otherwise, expect overcast skies and highs in the mid-upper 60s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TUESDAY<\/strong> – WEDNESDAY<\/strong> Scattered showers continue for most of Tuesday before tapering off Wednesday morning. Cooler temperatures arrive with highs in the low to mid-60s. It will be breezy as winds come from the north at 10-20 mph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THURSDAY <\/strong> Cool and quiet conditions will prevail with more sunshine and highs in the mid-upper 60s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRIDAY <\/strong> Plenty of sunshine is on tap, with slightly warmer air returning to the area. Afternoon highs will reach the mid-70s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEEKEND WEATHER<\/strong> Sunshine will continue to dominate over the weekend, with highs in the low-mid 70.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LOOKING AHEAD<\/strong> The overall pattern remains mostly dry and warmer than “average” into the fourth week of September, with the 8 to 14 day outlook placing West Michigan in a drier and warmer-than-normal pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n