Detroit, MI
Metro Detroit weather: Winter storm to arrive before Christmas
4Warn Climate – We’re nonetheless on observe for a serious winter storm later this week that can strongly impression vacation journey. I’ll focus on intimately under, however let me take you thru the forecast for the week forward in chronological order.
As we speak: Count on numerous clouds, though some fashions attempt to develop some breaks by afternoon. Highs within the low-30s (0 levels Celsius), with west winds at 5 to 10 mph.
As we speak’s dawn is at 7:58 a.m., and at the moment’s sundown is at 5:03 p.m..
Tuesday: Largely cloudy, with highs within the mid-30s (1 to 2 levels Celsius).
Wednesday: Largely cloudy, with highs within the low-to-mid-30s (0 to 1 diploma Celsius).
The Christmas Storm:
I wish to be clear that the higher stage system that can generate this storm continues to be over the Pacific, and won’t cross the west coast, the place it may be studied by our climate balloon community, till Tuesday evening. Till then, I can not get too particular concerning the precise timing and sort of precipitation we’ll obtain. Nevertheless, since final Thursday I’ve been very assured that this will likely be a major winter storm that can impression vacation and trip journey throughout a lot of the northeastern a part of the nation.
The trickiest a part of the forecast comes into play on Thursday: what sort of precipitation we get. The European mannequin has insisted for the previous two days that we’ll get rain first, then transition to snow on Friday. In the meantime, the American mannequin stored us all snow – till the newest in a single day mannequin run got here in…it now has trended towards the European answer with rain creating first. The Canadian mannequin’s storm observe has been much like the European mannequin for the previous couple of days, and that hasn’t modified with the newest mannequin run. So confidence is rising (however to not the purpose that I’m sure…minor adjustments within the storm’s morphology might have main adjustments within the climate we get) that we’ll have some rain showers develop on Thursday, with a steadier rain Thursday evening into Friday morning, with rain then altering to snow by Friday afternoon,.
Clearly, no meteorologist can confidently let you know how a lot snow we’ll get, due to the potential for that rain…that cuts into the quantity of moisture obtainable to fall as snow. How quickly that changeover happens can be necessary (the European mannequin adjustments us over just a little faster than the American mannequin). However a number of inches of snow are attainable Friday afternoon into Friday evening.
One other side of this storm that hasn’t been talked about as a lot is wind…this will likely be a robust winter storm, and I feel we’re going to see some vital wind gusts…probably 45 to 55 mph gusts both Friday or Saturday (or each).
One thing else we have to monitor is the potential for Lake Michigan lake impact snow bands…a few of these bands are prone to lengthen all the way in which throughout the state on Saturday, with reasonable to heavy snow beneath these bands. Not all people will get them, and the precise wind vector (course) determines the place these bands arrange. Keep tuned.
Moreover, a extreme blast of Arctic air will likely be pulled down behind this storm. Highs Friday will likely be within the mid-30s (1 to 2 levels Celsius) at midnight, after which fall to close 20 levels (-7 levels Celsius) by 5:00 p.m. We then don’t even attain 20 levels this weekend, with bitter chilly wind chills.
I’ve already heard from kinfolk and mates who’re flying south later this week. In case you are doing the identical, bear in mind that this Arctic air will dive all the way in which south to the Gulf Coast and Florida. For instance, Myrtle Seaside, South Carolina this weekend can have highs within the upper-30s to low-40s (4 to five levels Celsius). Sarasota, Florida can have highs solely close to 50 levels (10 levels Celsius). Miami, Florida can have highs within the low-60s (16 levels Celsius). New Orleans, Louisiana can have highs within the mid-to-upper-30s (2 to 4 levels Celsius) Friday and Saturday, and solely within the low-40s (5 levels Celsius) on Sunday. So be ready for this should you’re heading south earlier than this weekend. And should you want extra incentive, I will likely be in contact with the Detroit Lions at the moment about getting the group out of city forward of the storm earlier than their sport this weekend at Carolina.
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Detroit, MI
Romulus residents welcome opening of Sheetz convenience store
(CBS DETROIT) — Neighbors near the only Michigan Sheetz store welcome the addition to their community and believe expansion is good for state.
“It makes my life a whole lot easier and I love it,” said Wendy Drew, who lives half a mile from the first Michigan Sheetz store. “I use a lot of gas and it’s always cheaper there than the two other gas stations we have.”
However, every community isn’t keen on the proposed expansion of up to 80 new locations of the Pennsylvania-based chain of convenience stores.
Earlier this week, the Middle East and Northern African Chamber of Commerce (MENA) held a panel for independent gas station owners who are concerned about the large chains ability to undercut their prices.
“Sometimes you need competition like that,” said Robert White, who lives near the Romulus location. “You have to play the game.”
“The other two gas stations near me are ridiculous,” said Drew. “And my truck takes a lot of gas. I like Sheetz.”
Detroit, MI
How to Watch Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons on Saturday, November 23
ORLANDO, Fla. – After a three-game west coast trip, the Orlando Magic have returned home. They’re set to square off with the Detroit Pistons Saturday night for a one-off home game before again hitting the road. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET inside the Kia Center.
The Magic went 2-1 out west, with wins over Phoenix and the LA Lakers sandwiching a loss to the Clippers Wednesday night. Franz Wagner’s game-winner sealed a signature 119-118 win over the Lakers last time out, bringing a Hollywood ending to his 37-point, 11-assist night.
Detroit is no stranger to a thriller either. Their last time out, the Charlotte Hornets took them to overtime and, with the help of Brandon Miller’s 38 and LaMelo Ball’s 35, defeated the Pistons 123-121.
Who: Orlando Magic (10-7) vs. Detroit Pistons (7-10)
What: NBA regular season game
When: Saturday, November 23, 7 p.m. ET
Where: Kia Center, Orlando, Florida
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Florida, FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, NBA League Pass
Radio: 104.5 The Beat, Magic Audio Network, SiriusXM
Point Spread: Orlando -10.5
Last Meeting: Orlando 113, Detroit 91 on March 3, 2024
Orlando Magic
Detroit Pistons
Jamahl Mosley, Orlando Magic: Mosley tipped off his fourth NBA season as a head coach this season, all of which having come with the Magic. He’s 113-150 in the regular season all-time, and 3-4 in the playoffs. Before Mosley was named the head coach of the Magic, he was an assistant with Dallas, Cleveland, and Denver. He’s a Colorado alum, and played four years of professional basketball in Mexico, Australia, Finland and South Korea.
J.B. Bickerstaff, Detroit Pistons: Bickerstaff is in his first season as the Pistons head coach after being let go by the Cavaliers at the end of the 2023-24 season. He got four full seasons with the Cavaliers and led Cleveland to two consecutive playoff appearances in his final two. He also had part of a fifth season after taking over as interim coach during the 2019-2020 season. Throughout his coaching career, he’s been a head coach in Houston and Memphis, as well as an assistant in Cleveland, Memphis, Houston, Minnesota and Charlotte. He;s won 262 games as a head coach in the NBA.
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Detroit, MI
Detroit Tigers Ace Breaks Down Unconventional Path to Postseason
The Detroit Tigers were able to have an incredible season in 2024, and arguably the most impressive feat for them was the performance of their ace all season long.
It was an incredible 2024 campaign for the Tigers, as they snapped a lengthy playoff drought and won the American League Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros.
In the middle of the summer, it didn’t look like either of those things were going to happen. At the trade deadline, Detroit traded away most of their talented impending free agents as most teams who are out of contention generally do.
However, the Tigers went on to be one of the best teams in baseball in the second half of the season, and rode that momentum right into the playoffs.
One of the main reasons for the success down the stretch was the performance of Tarik Skubal. The American League Cy Young award winner was simply phenomenal every time he got the ball to start a game, and he was the clear choice for the award.
Recently, the southpaw spoke about how the team playing better in the second half of the year helped him win the award. Also, he spoke the unconventional way Detroit went about managing their pitching staff around him.
“That was a blessing. When I was given the ball every fifth day, I think everyone expected to win,” Skubal said to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. “and that’s something I take a ton of pride in. I’m trying to be the same guy and put my team in a position to win every fifth day, and we’ll figure out the other three, four days in between. I think it speaks to what we did. We were able to do those things and probably gave A.J. (Hinch, manager) some long nights, but he was good for it.”
Skubal finished up the season with a 18-4 record, 2.36 ERA, and 228 strikeouts, which led the league.
From start to finish, it was a great campaign, as in his worst month of the season, he only posted a 3.05 ERA.
The southpaw is very much a team player and really passes all the credit along to those around him. Now, after a great run into the playoffs, the Tigers will be hoping to do that again and get even further in 2025.
With their talented lefty leading the way, they know that they will be a favorite to win against pretty much anyone when he is on the mound.
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