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Wednesday, July 28 was met with a Moderate Risk for West The short answer: A tiny bit, but not much. (July 14, 2022) This report originally aired April 12, 2026. Every year the lakeshore gets hit with lake-effect snow, but what happens when it rains? (July 15, 2021) They are a gorgeous attraction that draw thousands to the With help from her geologist sister Emma, Storm Team 8 meteorologist

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Ask Ellen: Why didn't Michigan get hit as hard in Wednesday's storms?

Ask Ellen: Why didn't Michigan get hit as hard in Wednesday's storms?

Wednesday, July 28 was met with a Moderate Risk for West

Ask Ellen: Did years of forecasting suffer due to Lake MI level being set at sea level?

Ask Ellen: Did years of forecasting suffer due to Lake MI level being set at sea level?

Jan. 5, 2023.

Ask Ellen: Why does Lake Michigan sometimes get fog, but not land?

Ask Ellen: Why does Lake Michigan sometimes get fog, but not land?

May 24, 2026.

Ask Ellen: Did the full moon affect Lake Michigan waves Wednesday

Ask Ellen: Did the full moon affect Lake Michigan waves Wednesday

The short answer: A tiny bit, but not much. (July 14, 2022)

Ask Ellen: Was Lake Michigan set at the wrong elevation?

Ask Ellen: Was Lake Michigan set at the wrong elevation?

(Feb. 5, 2023)

Ask Ellen: What impact would a ‘super El Nino’ have on West Michigan?

Ask Ellen: What impact would a ‘super El Nino’ have on West Michigan?

This report originally aired April 12, 2026.

Ask Ellen: How does Lake Michigan impact rain?

Ask Ellen: How does Lake Michigan impact rain?

Every year the lakeshore gets hit with lake-effect snow, but what happens when it rains? (July 15, 2021)

Ask Ellen: Is there a place that's warmer than Michigan with the same amount of sun?

Ask Ellen: Is there a place that's warmer than Michigan with the same amount of sun?

(Nov. 10, 2022)

Ask Ellen: How did the sand dunes get here?

Ask Ellen: How did the sand dunes get here?

They are a gorgeous attraction that draw thousands to the

Ask Ellen: How does Lake Michigan affect our climate?

Ask Ellen: How does Lake Michigan affect our climate?

There is no question Lake

Ask Ellen: Can volcanoes form in Michigan?

Ask Ellen: Can volcanoes form in Michigan?

With help from her geologist sister Emma, Storm Team 8 meteorologist

Ask Ellen: Will the super El Nino impact West Michigan?

Ask Ellen: Will the super El Nino impact West Michigan?

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Ask Ellen: What's the latest sunset in Michigan?

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