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      <title>Hearing Sirens March 20? Here’s What Is Going On</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:02:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Spring means storms in Michigan and state officials want to make sure we're prepared for severe weather. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-statewide-tornado-drill/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>How To Become A Volunteer Weather Spotter in Southwest Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:20:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The course is free and open to the public, but registration is required. The 2024 spring storm season is fast approaching! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/weather-spotter-southwest-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The course is free and open to the public, but registration is required. The 2024 spring storm season is fast approaching! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/weather-spotter-southwest-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Yes, Winter Tornadoes Have Happened Before in Kalamazoo County</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:38:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With the extreme temperature drop came severe weather and a tornado warning for Kalamazoo County. Has Southwest Michigan ever seen a winter tornado before? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/winter-tornado-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With the extreme temperature drop came severe weather and a tornado warning for Kalamazoo County. Has Southwest Michigan ever seen a winter tornado before? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/winter-tornado-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Damaging Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornado Possible in West Michigan This Week</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 18:10:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's a weird weather week in West Michigan. In addition to high temperatures, another Air Quality Alert has been issued due to the Canadian Wildfires. There's also the risk of severe weather on Wednesday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/severe-weather-west-michigan-july-26/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s a weird weather week in West Michigan. In addition to high temperatures, another Air Quality Alert has been issued due to the Canadian Wildfires. There&apos;s also the risk of severe weather on Wednesday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/severe-weather-west-michigan-july-26/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 08:55:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Don't get caught in severe weather, here's what to expect on Wednesday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/severe-weather-michigan-wednesday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Don&apos;t get caught in severe weather, here&apos;s what to expect on Wednesday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/severe-weather-michigan-wednesday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 06:00:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[pring is probably my favorite season, but it’s also the season with a lot of potential for severe weather. Thunderstorms, damaging winds, flooding, hail and even tornadoes can all be major causes for concern during springtime. Now’s the time to see what kind of supplies you need to be ready before nasty weather strikes. From hand crank radios to thermal ponchos and first aid kits, I’ve compiled a list with some of the best supplies available on Amazon. In addition to things like spare batteries and fresh water, you’ll want to stock up on these necessities. Take a look! <a href="https://wgrd.com/severe-weather-prep-essentials/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[pring is probably my favorite season, but it&#x2019;s also the season with a lot of potential for severe weather. Thunderstorms, damaging winds, flooding, hail and even tornadoes can all be major causes for concern during springtime. Now&#x2019;s the time to see what kind of supplies you need to be ready before nasty weather strikes. From hand crank radios to thermal ponchos and first aid kits, I&#x2019;ve compiled a list with some of the best supplies available on Amazon. In addition to things like spare batteries and fresh water, you&#x2019;ll want to stock up on these necessities. Take a look! <a href="https://wgrd.com/severe-weather-prep-essentials/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>2022: More Michiganders Hurt in Tornadoes Than Any Year Since ’97</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 22:21:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Two people were killed and another 44 were injured in tornadoes in Michigan in 2022, the highest numbers in a quarter-century. <a href="https://wgrd.com/2022-more-michiganders-hurt-in-tornadoes-than-any-year-since-97/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Two people were killed and another 44 were injured in tornadoes in Michigan in 2022, the highest numbers in a quarter-century. <a href="https://wgrd.com/2022-more-michiganders-hurt-in-tornadoes-than-any-year-since-97/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Be Prepared for a Stormy Afternoon in West Michigan on Monday</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:42:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We may be starting off our week with some stormy weather on Monday afternoon. <a href="https://wgrd.com/be-prepared-for-a-stormy-afternoon-in-west-michigan-on-monday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We may be starting off our week with some stormy weather on Monday afternoon. <a href="https://wgrd.com/be-prepared-for-a-stormy-afternoon-in-west-michigan-on-monday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Police Need Your Help Identifying These Two People In Gaylord</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 16:31:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan State Police are asking the public for help identifying two people that were seen walking around the Nottingham Forest Mobile Home Park after being notified of two unauthorized individuals going through the area. <a href="https://wgrd.com/msp-looking-for-these-two-in-gaylord/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan State Police are asking the public for help identifying two people that were seen walking around the Nottingham Forest Mobile Home Park after being notified of two unauthorized individuals going through the area. <a href="https://wgrd.com/msp-looking-for-these-two-in-gaylord/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 04:00:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Friday Gaylord, Michigan was hit by an EF-3 tornado which packed damaging winds up to 140 miles per hour. If you're looking to help out, there are several ways you can do so. <a href="https://wgrd.com/gaylord-tornado-help/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[On Friday Gaylord, Michigan was hit by an EF-3 tornado which packed damaging winds up to 140 miles per hour. If you&apos;re looking to help out, there are several ways you can do so. <a href="https://wgrd.com/gaylord-tornado-help/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan’s Statewide Tornado Drill is Scheduled for March 23, 2022</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 22:11:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Spring means storms in Michigan and state officials want to make sure we're prepared for severe weather. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-statewide-tornado-drill-is-scheduled-for-march-23-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Spring means storms in Michigan and state officials want to make sure we&apos;re prepared for severe weather. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-statewide-tornado-drill-is-scheduled-for-march-23-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Could That Big “BOOM” Be Preventing Hail?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 19:52:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There has been a lot of areas recently reporting big booms. What is all this noise about? Could these loud noises be preventing hail? <a href="https://wgrd.com/could-that-big-boom-be-preventing-hail/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There has been a lot of areas recently reporting big booms. What is all this noise about? Could these loud noises be preventing hail? <a href="https://wgrd.com/could-that-big-boom-be-preventing-hail/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Severe Weather Likely in West Michigan Overnight</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 20:35:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[West Michigan has been placed in an enhanced risk for strong/severe thunderstorms Wednesday night and into Thursday morning. <a href="https://wgrd.com/severe-weather-likely-in-west-michigan-overnight/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[West Michigan has been placed in an enhanced risk for strong/severe thunderstorms Wednesday night and into Thursday morning. <a href="https://wgrd.com/severe-weather-likely-in-west-michigan-overnight/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Tornadoes Possible As Severe Weather Looms Across Large Area Of Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/michigan-severe-weather-tornadoes/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2019 12:39:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The National Weather Service says a large portion of the lower peninsula is in the "slight risk" category for severe weather according to the Storm Prediction Center. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-severe-weather-tornadoes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The National Weather Service says a large portion of the lower peninsula is in the &quot;slight risk&quot; category for severe weather according to the Storm Prediction Center. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-severe-weather-tornadoes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brandon James]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Consumers says it could be Wednesday before all West MI has power</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/consumers-says-it-could-be-wednesday-before-all-west-mi-has-power/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2019 20:55:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Damn heatwave.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/consumers-says-it-could-be-wednesday-before-all-west-mi-has-power/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Damn heatwave.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/consumers-says-it-could-be-wednesday-before-all-west-mi-has-power/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan’s Statewide Tornado Drill is Today at 1p.m.</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/michigans-statewide-tornado-drill-is-today-at-1p-m/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:06:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan is March 24-30 and includes a statewide tornado drill March 27 at 1p.m. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-statewide-tornado-drill-is-today-at-1p-m/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan is March 24-30 and includes a statewide tornado drill March 27 at 1p.m. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-statewide-tornado-drill-is-today-at-1p-m/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan’s Statewide Tornado Drill is March 27</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/michigans-statewide-tornado-drill-is-march-27/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2019 13:00:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The state of Michigan wants to make sure we're prepared for severe weather.
WLNS reports that Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared March 24-30 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan.
While severe weather can occur at an time in Michigan, tornados are most common in Michigan during in late spring and early summer... <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-statewide-tornado-drill-is-march-27/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The state of Michigan wants to make sure we&apos;re prepared&nbsp;for severe weather.
WLNS reports that Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared&nbsp;March 24-30 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan.
While severe weather can occur at an time in Michigan,&nbsp;tornados are most common in Michigan during&nbsp;in late spring and early summer... <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-statewide-tornado-drill-is-march-27/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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