Low Atmospheric Pressure Linked to Aches and Pains

You've heard the old-timer say he can tell it's going to rain because his leg hurts? That's because some conditions are affected by weather. Sinus, migraine, back pain and mood disorder sufferers notice increased problems by certain conditions. Got weather aches and pains? If you live in Michigan, hope, in the form of a thunderstorm can help.

Whatever ails you, ails him during muggy weather. Even animals suffer more, My cat, Scooter, a pretty easy-going guy, turns into a curmudgeon when the weather is hot and humid. A good friend reported that her generally placid pooch was downright rude when a puppy playmate stopped by during the recent heat wave. Read moreGot Low Atmospheric Pressure Aches and Pains? Mother Nature Has a Thunderstorm for You

Lower Michigan Drought Affects Plants, Air Quality

 For several months, Michigan has been experiencing drought conditions across much of the lower part of the state. The dry spell is exacting its toll in plant damage, air quality concerns and wildfire concerns. Here's a look at Michigan's 2012 drought and some of its impacts. The U.S Drought Monitor shows that in the Lower Peninsula, most of southern Michigan is in moderate drought with a portion of severe drought along the Michigan-Indiana border.  Lower Michigan Drought Affects Plants, Air Quality

Air Quality Alerts, Seasonal Allergies, Asthma and Health Problems

Air Quality Alerts, Seasonal Allergies, Asthma and Health Problems I have Weatherbug installed on my browser. Because I work online, I see every bad weather update. Whenever that little red warning icon shows up, I get nervous. Today, it's an Air Quality alert. What in the world is an air quality alert and why should it sound an emergency warning? Like Ozone Action days, air quality alerts signal periods when the air is not as healthy as it could be. The Department of Environmental Quality, MDEQ in Michigan, has a set of parameters that it uses to determine when it issues air quality alerts. Read more...