Weather

No fooling — snow, freezing rain, 70 mph winds, tornadoes possible 

April 1, 2025

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…

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Winter weather advisory issued for Sunday evening and Monday

March 23, 2025

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…

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Winds knocking down power lines

March 15, 2025

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…

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Prepare for severe spring weather

March 14, 2025

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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Winter weather advisory remains in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday

February 16, 2025

UDPATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 7 A.M. TUESDAY A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18. Expect additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches and winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Sub zero wind chills are also expected by Monday morning. The advisory includes…

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