OCEANA COUNTY — Reports are coming in of downed power lines in the county due to thunderstorms rolling through the area Wednesday, April 2. Follow these tips regarding downed lines provided by Great Lakes Energy: Stay at least 25 feet away from a downed power line and make sure that you and your family, pets and neighbors don’t touch anything…
OCEANA COUNTY — No, this is not an April Fools’ joke — the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids is predicting a messy mix of severe weather beginning Tuesday evening, April 1. “Wintry weather of snow and freezing rain mainly north of M 46 (Apple Avenue in Muskegon) tonight into Wednesday morning transitions to rain and thunderstorms across the entire…
OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory that begins at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 23, and continues through 8 p.m. Monday, March 24. The advisory includes Oceana, Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Newaygo and Mecosta counties. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches are expected, along with winds gusting as high…
OCEANA COUNTY — There have been several reports of power lines and trees down around Oceana County due to strong winds Saturday, March 15. A wind advisory remains in effect Saturday until 8 p.m. The National Weather Service is reporting south winds 25-35 mph with gusts reaching up to 55 mph. Oceana County remains under a burning ban. Fire crews…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Springtime in west Michigan brings warmer temperatures and sunny skies, but it also creates an opportunity for powerful winds, thunderstorms, hail, flash flooding and tornadoes. Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 16-22, and Oceana County Emergency Manager Troy Maloney encourages residents to visit ready.gov for important severe weather safety tips. “Ready.gov is all…
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