Hazardous Weather Outlook for Pittsfield, Michigan
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
347 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024
MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-190800-
Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-
St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
347 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Patchy fog, locally dense at times, will be possible this morning.
Any fog observed is expected to rapidly clear up after sunrise.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
There is a chance for scattered thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and
evening. Convective mode will be pulse thunderstorms and storm motion
will generally be to the southeast at 20 mph. Highly localized wind
gusts to 45-50 mph and half-inch sized hail will be possible with
stronger thunderstorm development.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
Special Weather Statement for Pittsfield, Michigan
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
802 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024
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Livingston-Washtenaw-Lenawee-Monroe-
Including the cities of Howell, Ann Arbor, Adrian, and Monroe
802 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024
...CAUTIOUS TRAVEL IS ADVISED FOR REDUCED VISIBILITY THIS
MORNING...
Patchy dense fog continues for localized areas, with visibility
observations below a half mile in some spots. Improvements to
visibility are expected between now and 10 AM EDT.
IMPACTS...
* The fog will result in rapid reductions of visibility to a
half-mile or less.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
* Patchy dense fog means areal coverage or duration of the fog
will be limited, but dense at times. Motorists are urged to
use caution and account for variable driving conditions by
slowing down and allowing extra time.
* Prepare, plan and stay informed. Visit http://go.usa.gov/c7kkP
Air Quality Alert for Pittsfield, Michigan
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St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Monroe-
Including the cities of Port Huron, Howell, Pontiac, Warren,
Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Monroe
114 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
...Air Quality Advisory in effect for Saturday May 18th...
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
(EGLE) has declared an Air Quality Advisory for Saturday May 18th for
elevated levels of ozone in parts of southeast Michigan. Pollutants
within those areas are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups (USG, Orange AQI) range.
The Air Quality Advisory is in effect for the following southeast Michigan
counties...
Livingston...Macomb...Monroe...Oakland...St. Clair...Washtenaw and
Wayne.
Ample sunshine, light winds with a southern component, and
increasing surface and upper-level temperatures will make conditions
conducive for ozone development Saturday. The timing of highest
ozone concentrations will be during the mid-afternoon to early
evening hours.
It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor
activities, especially those with respiratory diseases such as
asthma.
People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which lead to
ozone formation. These activities include...refueling vehicles or
topping off when refueling, using gasoline powered lawn equipment
and using charcoal lighter fluid. Positive activities include...
driving less, telecommuting, walking or bike riding, delaying or
combining errands, using water-based paints.
For further information, please see EPA`s Air Now site for up-to-date
air quality data: https://www.airnow.gov/