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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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    Will we see the solar eclipse?

    You may have heard some chatter about a solar eclipse this weekend. 

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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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        FORECAST: RECORD TEMPS MONDAY

        Temperatures will surge into the low 90s with record breaking heat possible on …

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          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. Fairley arrested for DUI in Alabama

                    Fairley arrested for DUI in Alabama

                    Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley has been arrested for the second time in two months, this time for allegedly driving under the influence and attempting to elude police.

                    • Deadly shooting at Southfield hotel

                      Deadly shooting at Southfield hotel

                      One man was killed and three others were shot during a shooting at a Southfield Hotel.

                    • Cabrera's late homer wins it for Tigers

                      Cabrera's late homer wins it for Tigers

                      Miguel Cabrera's two-run homer in the ninth inning lifted the Tigers to a 4-3 victory over the Twins on Sunday, making up for 10 men left on base.

                      • FORECAST: RECORD TEMPS MONDAY

                        FORECAST: RECORD TEMPS MONDAY

                        Temperatures will surge into the low 90s with record breaking heat possible on Memorial Day. Passing showers and a few storms will be possible each day through Tuesday morning.  

                      • Franchitti wins Indianapolis 500

                        Franchitti wins Indianapolis 500

                        Dario Franchitti has won the Indianapolis 500 for the third time, taking advantage when Takuma Sato crashed on the final lap.
                          

                        • Polish Country Fair draws thousands

                          Polish Country Fair draws thousands

                          The 41st St. Mary's Polish Country Fair is expected to bring more than 100,000 people to Orchard Lake.

                        Entertainment News


                        1. Touchdown! 'DWTS' has a new champion

                          Touchdown! 'DWTS' has a new champion

                          “Dancing with the Stars” crowned its new champion. It’s the moment we’ve been waiting for.

                          • VIDEO: Eddie Money stops by Channel 7

                            VIDEO: Eddie Money stops by Channel 7

                            The legendary rocker talks about life on the road and tonight's concert at DTE Energy Music Theatre.

                          • Lebanon dignitaries in MI for pageant

                            Lebanon dignitaries in MI for pageant

                            Lebanese Americans from across the country are in town to compete in a beauty pageant taking place Thursday night in Dearborn.

                          Around Town


                          1. Complete Coverage: 2012 Grand Prix

                            Complete Coverage: 2012 Grand Prix

                            We've got complete coverage of the 2012 Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix! Get information on going to the race and watch our shows leading up to the checkered flag.

                            • Movement takes over Detroit this weekend

                              Movement takes over Detroit this weekend

                              Fans of electronic music are headed to Detroit this weekend for the annual Movement Electronic Music Festival.