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05/28/2026

** ATTENTION AUSTIN LAKE RESIDENTS AND USERS OF THE AUSTIN LAKE BOAT LAUNCH **

The Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services - HCS has issued a public health advisory for a suspected harmful algal bloom, or HAB, in Austin Lake, located in the City of Portage.

In addition to avoiding swallowing the lake water, people and pets should avoid direct contact with water that appears blue-green, or water that looks like it has a green sheen or spilled paint on its surface.

Recreational activities on the lake may continue while taking the precautions noted above.

Full details are included in the press release attached and below. Please call Kalamazoo County Health & Community Service’s Environmental Health Division at (269) 373-5210 with any questions.

05/22/2026

πŸŒͺ️Thinking about installing a tornado safe room at your primary residence? Applications are now being accepted for the Michigan Safe Room Rebate Program. If selected, homeowners may receive a rebate covering 75% of eligible costs to install and construct a tornado safe room.

Check the comments section below to apply or learn more about program eligibility, requirements and rules.

Michigan State Police | | | | |

05/19/2026

Storms could spark along a frontal boundary through the southeastern portion of the state mid to late afternoon and into the early evening hours. Biggest area of concern is Jackson eastward. Main threat will be damaging winds but quarter size hail is possible.

05/18/2026

830 AM Monday May 18th Update: Thunderstorms will move through this afternoon with the potential for strong winds and hail. Stay tuned for updates and possible severe weather warnings.

05/17/2026

There will be a chance of storms on Sunday, however they are expected to not be severe. Monday will see a better chance of storms as a front approaches the area. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats.

05/16/2026

A quick round of thunderstorms will move in from the west early Saturday morning. Lightning, brief heavy downpours, and isolated stronger gusts along the lakeshore are possible. Some showers may linger later in the morning along and south of I-96, otherwise dry conditions return around 10AM.

05/11/2026

DAMAGE ASSEMENTS BEGIN: Preliminary damage assessments will begin tomorrow across 30 counties impacted by March’s severe weather. Teams from MSP/EMHSD, FEMA, and the U.S. Small Business Administration may be in your community evaluating the extent, severity, and impact of recent flooding and tornado damage.

The information gathered during these assessments helps determine whether the state meets the criteria to request a federal disaster declaration and FEMA Individual Assistance for affected residents.

Michigan State Police | | | |

πŸ“ΈPreliminary damage assessments conducted of tornado damage in Branch County on March 17, 2026

05/10/2026

There is a potential for frost and freezing temperatures Sunday night in much of Central and Northern Michigan, and in the typically cooler spots across much of the rest of Southern Michigan.

04/28/2026

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The City of Kalamazoo is currently experiencing numerous downed trees and power lines throughout the community following recent high wind gusts.

Residents are strongly urged to stay away from any downed power lines and from trees that may have wires on or near them. If a line is energized, it can be deadly. There is no safe way to determine whether a power line is energizedβ€”always assume that it is.

City of Kalamazoo Public Services crews are actively working to clear downed trees across the city. However, in situations where trees are entangled with power lines, crews must wait for Consumers Energy to first de-energize and make the lines safe. As those lines are secured, City crews will move in immediately to continue debris removal.

Due to the volume of downed trees and power lines, response and cleanup efforts will take time. We ask for your patience and understanding as crews work as quickly and safely as possible using all available resources.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep our community safe.

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201 W. Kalamazoo Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI
49007

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+2693838743

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