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    FAST: First Alert Storm Threat explained

    7 First Alert Meteorologist Chris Edwards explains our new FAST graphic system. FAST is short for "First Alert Storm Threat." The new graphics help our team explain what dangers exist during a particular storm.  

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    Driver rescued from semi stuck in flood

    Heavy rain caused major flooding in some areas of Flint and in Macomb County. Watch video as rescue crews help a truck driver stuck on top of his big rig.

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    Are you ready for the Supermoon?

    If the skies clear out as we expect them to this weekend, everyone in southeastern Michigan could be treated to an bigger and brighter full moon than usual. 

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      7 First Alert: When Seconds Count

      It’s Severe Weather Awareness week and 7 is taking action for you "When Seconds Count!"  

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      Thousands powerless after high winds

      Monday's high winds knocked out power in isolated spots throughout the metro Detroit area.

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        Massive tornadoes touch down near Dallas

        Tornadoes tore through the Dallas area on Tuesday,tearing roofs off homes, tossing trucks into the air and leaving flattened tractor trailers strewn along highways and parking lots.

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      FORECAST: Mostly sunny, high 60s!

      The overnight and early morning rain has ended, but there are still changes in …

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        Meteorologists


        1. Dave Rexroth

          Dave Rexroth

          Dave Rexroth was named Chief Meteorologist at WXYZ in August 2010. Every day during the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts, Dave provides the latest weather updates and forecasts for all of southeast Michigan.

          • Keenan Smith

            Keenan Smith

            It’s the four distinct seasons that lured Keenan Smith away from the tropical weather in sunny Florida to forecast the weather here in Michigan.

            • Chris Edwards

              Chris Edwards

              Edwards began his career as a weathercaster in the U.S. Air Force. He was one of the first meteorologists with The Weather Channel in Atlanta, before moving on to forecast at WISN-TV in Milwaukee.

              • Hally Vogel

                Hally Vogel

                Hally joins Channel 7 from WZZM 13, the ABC affiliate in Grand Rapids, where she recently served as the weekday morning and noon meteorologist for 7 years. Born and raised in Ohio, near Lake Erie, Hally is no stranger to the frequently changing weather in the Great Lakes.

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                Top Stories


                1. Arson caused house explosion

                  Arson caused house explosion

                  Detroit Arson Investigators say someone set a home at the corner of Casino and Sanilac on fire before it exploded early Thursday morning.

                2. EXCLUSIVE: Bing talks about health scare

                  EXCLUSIVE: Bing talks about health scare

                  In an interview with 7 Action News Anchor Carolyn Clifford, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing opens up about his health scare and how close he came to dying.

                3. FORECAST: Mostly sunny, high 60s!

                  FORECAST: Mostly sunny, high 60s!

                  The overnight and early morning rain has ended, but there are still changes in the forecast. A cold front opens the door to cooler temperatures this morning. Skies will clear and we'll find generous sunshine again today.

                4. Man dies after crashing into building

                  Man dies after crashing into building

                  A man died after crashing his car into a business in Trenton early Wednesday morning.

                5. Detroit firefighters drinking on the job

                  Detroit firefighters drinking on the job

                  Would you ever consider cracking open a cold beer and downing it at work? Probably not. But you might be surprised to find out that there is drinking going on in Detroit fire houses.

                6. GM hiring 600 to build new Cadillac ATS

                  GM hiring 600 to build new Cadillac ATS

                  The new Cadillac ATS is driving 600 new jobs at the Lansing Grand River Plant.

                  Entertainment News


                  1. 10 new shows coming to ABC this fall

                    10 new shows coming to ABC this fall

                    ABC is casting for an all-star edition of "Dancing With the Stars" this fall and is seeking to turn its Sunday night schedule into "a battle between good and evil," the network's entertainment chief said Tuesday.

                    • Avengers car debuted at Detroit autoshow

                      Avengers car debuted at Detroit autoshow

                      One of the featured vehicles in The Avengers movie may look familiar. It debuted at the North American International Auto Show and was showcased on Action News as one of the 'must see' vehicles at the show.

                      • President Obama on “The View” today

                        President Obama on “The View” today

                        President Obama is making a special daytime appearance on T.V. today—but this time it’s not for a news conference.

                      Around Town


                      1. Eastern Market Flower Day is May 20th

                        Eastern Market Flower Day is May 20th

                        The Detroit Eastern Market will hold its annual Flower Day May 20th.

                        • Bollywood in the D coming to Detroit

                          Bollywood in the D coming to Detroit

                          Bollywood in the D coming to the Music Hall Center this Friday.