Southeastern Michigan experiences some extreme weather conditions. These conditions can impact the health and safety of Detroit residents throughout the year and can result in serious illness or even death - from hypothermia and frostbite in the winter, to floods in the spring, to heatstroke and the dangers of lightning and tornadoes in the summer.
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Southeastern Michigan experiences some extreme weather conditions. These conditions can impact the health and safety of Detroit residents throughout the year and can result in serious illnesses or even death - from hypothermia and frostbite in the winter, to floods in the spring, to heat stroke and the dangers of lightning and tornadoes in the summer. Click on the links below for safety tips and resources pertaining to various weather-related hazards.
Michigan is surrounded by the Great Lakes. Though beautiful to look at, beaches and lakes can pose serious threats and drowning hazards.
Flooding is a common danger in Detroit and throughout Michigan, especially in spring and summer, but can occur any time of year under certain conditions.
Frostbite and hypothermia are not dangers isolated to extreme northern locales or mountains, but can impact people during Michigan winters.
Severe heat can have a serious health impact on everyone from infants to senior citizens to pets; it can even be fatal. See information regarding heat stroke, heat exhaustion and how to avoid
Each flash of cloud-to-ground lightning is a potential killer. Lightning not only travels through the air, but lightning current moves in and along the ground, striking many victims.
Michigan averages 15 tornadoes a year and has had nearly 1,000 recorded tornadoes since 1950. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from the dangers of tornadoes.
Severe winter weather poses health and safety concerns with extremely cold temperatures, freezing pipes, potential propane shortages and power outages.
Winters can be dangerous in Michigan. Click for tips and information to be aware of and prepare for winter weather emergencies.
