For at least half a century, the National Weather Service has been an around-the-clock operation. That is no longer possible in parts of the country.

Stacey grew up in Mt. Morris, Michigan, and became fascinated with weather as a child after watching a tornado rip up a tree in her backyard.

It's been an active severe weather season this year.27 tornadoes have been confirmed in the state, with 19 right here in West Michigan. This officially ranks 2025 as one of the top 10 most active years for tornadoes in Michigan since 1950.

Weather officials say Michigan could see heavy rain with large hail, high winds and tornadoes. Here's when the storms will begin on May 15.

Three tornadoes, with the strongest being an EF-1, struck Southeast Michigan, causing tree damage and affecting buildings.

Weather officials say Michigan could see heavy rain with large hail, high winds and tornadoes at times this week.

Rumors that the Marquette office would no longer have staff to support 24-7 weather monitoring were sparked following the Friday publication of a Washington Post story.

Two more tornadoes were confirmed to have touched down in West Michigan on Thursday, according to the NWS. This brings our count up to 8 in our area.

The National Weather Service confirms that three touched down in Genesee, Livingston and Saginaw counties after overnight severe storms on Thursday.

Thousands of Michiganders in southwest Michigan remain without power as of Saturday morning following storms Thursday and Friday evenings.

The National Weather Service confirmed Saturday two more tornadoes struck West Michigan on May 15, bringing our area's total to four.