Late Afternoon Rain
Low pressure will track across Lower Michigan late tonight and Thursday bringing a marginal risk of strong to severe thunderstorms. High pressure will build in later Thursday with fair weather into the weekend. Today: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Cloudy with a high near 71. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Tonight: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy with a low around 52. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. Cloudy with a high near 73. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amount between a quarter and a half of an inch possible. The high yesterday in Jackson was 69 at 4:02pm, the low was 41 at 6:55am. Sunrise today at 6:50am EDT and sunset at 8:24pm EDT.
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Molly Kaser, CEO, Center for Family Health; Wendy Gonzalez, Director, Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect (CPCAN); Karen Mericle, ACS Relay; Bark for Life; Lesia Pikaart & Lora Bigcraft, disAbility Connections; Leslie Youngdahl, Clay McAndrews & Valerie Jurasek, Jackson Young Professionals; Riley Kidd & Chris Moss, Hope 4 the Hood
Statewide Tornado Drill Set for April 19
With the onset of spring, Sheriff Steve Rand and the Jackson County Emergency Management Division are increasing awareness by asking residents to prepare for severe weather. All businesses, organizations, families and individuals are encouraged to participate in the voluntary statewide tornado siren and drill at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Jackson County residents who wish to receive free emergency alerts and notifications are encouraged to sign up for CodeRED. You may register online at: https://www.co.jackson.mi.us/ or http://cityofjackson.org/ , or call 517-768-7946. The following information will help you prepare and keep you safe: Preparing for a tornado or thunderstorm: Plan ahead. Be sure everyone in your household knows where to go and what to do in case of a tornado or thunderstorm warning. Keep family pets in mind while preparing. Know the safest location for shelter in your home, workplace, and school. Load-bearing walls near the center of the basement or lowest level generally provide the greatest protection. Have emergency supplies on hand, including a battery- operated NOAA Weather Radio, flashlight, fresh batteries, first- aid kit, water, and cell phone. Keep a three-day supply of food on hand. Keep some food in your supply kit that doesn’t require refrigeration…
Fair Weather Continues
Fair weather will continue through the afternoon then showers will arrive this evening and tonight along a cold front. The front will stall across Lower Michigan on Wednesday with thunderstorms expected Wednesday night into Thursday. Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph. Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 69. West southwest wind around 8 mph. In Jackson, yesterday’s high was 71 at 2:26 PM; the low was 40 at 6:11 AM. The normal high is 60. No rain yesterday; month to date total of rainfall is 2.19 inches. Sunrise today at 6:52 AM EDT and sunset at 8:23 PM EDT.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Jeremy Patterson, Principal, Middle School at Parkside with Ian Shasha, 8th Grade Spelling Bee Champion; Bethany Stutzman, United Way of Jackson County; Todd Desy & Andy Honsinger, Lammers Heating & Air Conditioning; Angela Machnik, Jackson Rose Parade, with Paul Griffin, Art Moehn Chevrolet Honda; Kathryn Ring, Eye Services of Jackson; Shawna Tello, Jackson YMCA
Jackson County Unveils New Mobile App
Jackson County has announced the launch of a free mobile app for Android and Apple operating systems. The app provides users of mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, with the ability to access the Jackson County, Michigan web site using a mobile-friendly interface. Mobile app and website visitors have the ability to subscribe to County news feeds, find bid opportunities, view County calendars and employment opportunities, make online payments, report issues such as pot holes, access County social media feeds, 211 government services and more. County Administrator Mike Overton said, "Over 50% of the County's web site visitors utilize mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The app will provide an easier way to access County information". The app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play store at the links below, or search for Jackson County Michigan: Apple: https://goo.gl/PSPPwZ Compatibility: Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. GooglePlay: https://goo.gl/MVkCT5 Compatibility: Android: 4.1 and up
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