Storms https://www.wcmu.org/tags/storms Storms en-US Copyright Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:58:26 GMT Ice storm warning in effect for much of the Upper Peninsula https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-03/ice-storm-warning-in-effect-for-much-of-the-upper-peninsula Nearly the entire Upper Peninsula is under an ice storm warning, with as much as half an inch of accumulation predicted in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:58:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-03/ice-storm-warning-in-effect-for-much-of-the-upper-peninsula Brianna Edgar, Alvin (AJ) Jones 'A little emotional': One year after the ice storm, a maple syrup producer is back to tapping https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/a-little-emotional-one-year-after-the-ice-storm-a-maple-syrup-producer-is-back-to-tapping "We are going to definitely fall significantly short of our averages for the season," said Jennifer RiChard, owner of Hidden Acres Sugar Bush in Gaylord. "But that's OK; it'll be a season. It's better than none." Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:56:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/a-little-emotional-one-year-after-the-ice-storm-a-maple-syrup-producer-is-back-to-tapping Ellie Katz Northern Michigan county rallies together to face historic ice storm https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-19/northern-michigan-county-rallies-together-to-face-historic-ice-storm WCMU's Emma George-Griffin speaks with Tina Sawyer about her day on the ground in Roscommon County, one of the most impacted areas of the devastating ice storm that crushed the region this week. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:56:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-19/northern-michigan-county-rallies-together-to-face-historic-ice-storm Emma George-Griffin, Tina Sawyer Ice storm puts Michigan's forest management plan on hold https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-02/ice-storm-puts-michigans-forest-management-plan-on-hold The state was on the verge of finishing its 10-year forest management plan when the ice storm hit in March 2025. Officials say they plan on revising the plan to account for the damage from the ice storm in 2026. Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:47:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-02/ice-storm-puts-michigans-forest-management-plan-on-hold Ava Harmon $100M ice storm relief bill stalls in state Senate https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-15/100m-ice-storm-relief-bill-stalls-in-state-senate The bipartisan bill was passed over half a year ago and aims to allow for reimbursements on things like tree-related property damage. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:00:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-15/100m-ice-storm-relief-bill-stalls-in-state-senate Alvin (AJ) Jones Utilities are still eligible for FEMA relief in northern Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/utilities-are-still-eligible-for-fema-relief-in-northern-michigan Although northern Michigan's ice storm initial appeal for individual relief and utilities has been denied by the Trump administration, utilities are still eligible for other types of relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:12:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/utilities-are-still-eligible-for-fema-relief-in-northern-michigan Rick Brewer Additional federal aid for March northern Michigan ice storm officially denied https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-24/additional-federal-aid-for-march-northern-michigan-ice-storm-officially-denied The aid denial had been appealed by Governor Whitmer back in August. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:43:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-24/additional-federal-aid-for-march-northern-michigan-ice-storm-officially-denied Brianna Edgar Northern Michigan still feeling effects of ice storm six months later https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-29/northern-michigan-still-feeling-effects-of-ice-storm-six-months-later Six months after an ice storm hit northern Michigan, some residents are still clearing debris, dealing with home repairs. Some companies, like tree services, are still in high demand and backed up. Direct financial assistance is limited for individuals Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:24:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-29/northern-michigan-still-feeling-effects-of-ice-storm-six-months-later Laura Herberg, Bridge Michigan, Alvin (AJ) Jones Still need to pay for ice storm damage? This agency wants to help with the bill https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-18/still-need-to-pay-for-ice-storm-damage-this-agency-wants-to-help-with-the-bill A number of community foundations are partnering with the Northern Michigan Community Action Agency to provide aid to those who suffered home or property damage by the ice storm in March. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:51:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-18/still-need-to-pay-for-ice-storm-damage-this-agency-wants-to-help-with-the-bill David Nicholas Michigan residents have surprisingly higher risk of being struck by lightning https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-13/michigan-residents-have-surprisingly-higher-risk-of-being-struck-by-lightning Michigan experiences hundreds of thousands of lightning strikes each year and ranks 25th in lightning density per square mile, according to 2024 data. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:15:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-13/michigan-residents-have-surprisingly-higher-risk-of-being-struck-by-lightning Clara Lincolnhol