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Right here in Detroit, this is one of the largest urban solar arrays in the region. Welcome to O’Shea Solar Park. Our friends at DTE Energy, tell us all about O’Shea solar park which you may have seen driving on I-96 near Greenfield Road. Terri Schroeder, Director – Renewable Energy, DTE Energy READ MORE: DNR: Northern Michigan Wildfire 98% Contained As you can see, there are rows and rows of solar panels. This facility has over 7,000 panels which can power about 450 homes. Of course, we need to know how solar panels work, especially with our constantly changing Michigan weather. “A lot of people ask about solar in Michigan because it’s not always sunny here, but these panels work year-round whether it’s winter or summer. They’re most efficient in direct sunlight, but they work even on cloudy days or when it’s not hot out. They’re actually more efficient in the cooler weather.” Terri adds. You may be surprised to hear those cooler days can be more beneficial, well there’s a … [Read more...] about Science of Weather: O’Shea Solar Park

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Our Thursday is shaping up to be mostly cloudy and seasonably cool outside. Even with clouds hovering overhead, any showers we get this afternoon will be spotty and scattered throughout the area. READ MORE: U.S. Offers Vaccines To Certain People Exposed To Monkeypox. Here's What You Should Know The forecast calls for an afternoon high of 71 degrees, though that will dip to 67 later this evening. Some of us could see a stray shower tonight, but the real potential for rain and storms will be Friday. Compared to Thursday, Friday will be noticeably warmer and humid with a high in the upper 70s. The clouds will stick around and some showers and storms will likely reach most of us in the afternoon and evening hours. READ MORE: U.S. Moves To Make Antiviral Drug More Available Against COVID We’re also tracking the possibility of drenching downpours and potentially damaging wind gusts. Looking ahead to the weekend, the story will be mostly the same as … [Read more...] about Maryland Weather: Cloudy & Cool With Spotty Showers Later

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has declared Monday an Alert Day due to severe thunderstorms in the forecast. Those storms are anticipated to bring damaging wind gusts to parts of Maryland, along with the potential for hail and possibly a tornado. READ MORE: Catherine Pugh Filling-In As Host Of Baltimore Radio Show Our day got off to a warm start with temperatures in the upper 60s, and things will warm up to about 80 degrees heading into the afternoon. The weather will be warm, humid and sunny at times. But don’t let that fool you–this afternoon we’ll likely get some severe thunderstorms. Watch for thunderstorms across Maryland beginning this afternoon, but particularly after 4 p.m. Our radar shows the strongest and heaviest of these storms are expected to reach the central Maryland area between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. The key threats to keep an eye out for today are damaging winds packing speeds of 60 miles per hour, hail and the potential for a tornado. … [Read more...] about Maryland Weather: Afternoon Storms Trigger Alert Day

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The rainy season officially kicked off Sunday and on Monday we will see a better chance of storms developing in the afternoon and evening. Some of the storms could turn strong with the potential for heavy rain, localized flooding, gusty winds, and a slight chance of small hail. READ MORE: Lauderhill Man Shot, Killed Intruder Who Climbed Through Window Of Home Afternoon highs will climb to the upper 80s. With plenty of moisture in the mix, it will help to fuel the thunderstorms. Monday night will be mild and muggy with temperatures in the upper 70s, there’s a chance for a few storms. READ MORE: Jury Selection Process Set To Resume In Parkland Shooter Nikolas Cruz Penalty Trial (CBS4) Tuesday the rain chance will be lower and highs will increase to near 90 degrees. Spotty storms will still be possible in the afternoon hours. Wednesday and Thursday the rain chance will be even lower but temperatures will be soaring to the 90s and it will feel … [Read more...] about Miami Weather: Showers & Storms In The Afternoon, Heavy Downpours Possible

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The threat of severe weather was significantly reduced for much of Maryland. While most of the state was under an enhanced risk earlier Monday, dry air from the west diminished that threat. READ MORE: Baltimore County Officers And EMS Personnel Injured Following Explosion At Windsor Mill Nail Spa The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Southern Maryland and the D.C. metro region, including Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties. The warning was in effect until 5:15 p.m. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 p.m. for much of central and eastern Maryland. It covers Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, St. Mary’s, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester counties. The biggest threats presented by Monday’s storms were damaging winds, hail, and a … [Read more...] about Maryland Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Yielded Hail In Part Of The State

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Another hot and humid day for South Florida with afternoon temps in the low 90s. A few inland storms will be possible as a light southeast breeze develops in the afternoon. READ MORE: Nearly 11-Foot Gator Found Hanging Out In Florida Pool Friday will likely be a wet start due to a surge of moisture. Our forecast models indicate the potential for some heavy rain in spots during the morning commute. Localized street flooding will be possible. READ MORE: Miami-Dade Commission Tackles Development Proposal Near Homestead, Cutler Bay With more wet weather and cloud coverage, temperatures will drop down a bit and highs will be closer to normal in the upper 80s through the weekend. Spotty storms are possible on Saturday and Sunday. MORE NEWS: Police Investigate Possible Road Rage Shooting In NW Miami (CBS4) … [Read more...] about Miami Weather: Hot & Humid, Inland Storms Possible