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Winter storm could bring up to 9 inches of snow

November 10, 2025

A winter storm warning has been issued for Mason and Oceana counties by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. Heavy lake effect snow is expected with total snow accumulation between 4 and 9 inches. The warning went into effect at 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, and continues until 4 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. “Visibility and road conditions may change…

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First snowfall of the season expected

November 8, 2025

Winter weather advisory issued for Mason, Oceana counties The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory for Mason and Oceana counties beginning Saturday, Nov. 8, at 10 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches are expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, and slow down and use…

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Severe thunderstorm watch issued

June 9, 2025

MASON COUNTY — Most of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. Monday, June 9. The National Weather Service issued the watch at 3:10 p.m. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue Monday afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms could be severe with damaging winds and hail. ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…

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Health department urging caution during low air quality alert

June 5, 2025

LUDINGTON — District Health Department #10 encourages residents to take precautions based on current air conditions. The Michigan Department of Environmental, Great Lakes, and Energy issued an air quality alert for Michigan’s entire Lower Peninsula Thursday, June 5. “Due to widespread wildfires in Canada, smoke plumes are moving through the atmosphere and are impacting air quality,” states a DHD #10…

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Air quality alert in effect through Saturday morning

May 30, 2025

Thunderstorms expected this evening The entire State of Michigan is under an air quality alert through 6 a.m. Saturday, May 31. “Air quality is expected to be poor as smoke from Canadian fires mixes down to the surface,” states NWS. “It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory diseases like…

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