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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.
FORECAST: Storms Tonight
After record breaking heat on Memorial Day, a cold front will bring a chance for strong to severe storms …
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Meteorologists
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Top Stories
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FORECAST: Storms Tonight
After record breaking heat on Memorial Day, a cold front will bring a chance for strong to severe storms tonight.
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Monument to veterans neglected
It's a monument to the dedication of those who sacrificed and served, but the Michigan War Veterans Memorial at the corner of Woodward Avenue and W. State Fair in Detroit hasn't looked like a symbol of honor in decades.
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NEW: 2nd arrest in mom-to-be assault
A pregnant woman played dead after being set on fire and shot, then managed to drive herself to find help. Two men are under arrest. The mother of one says he son speaks out
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UPDATE: Sisters honor forgotten soldiers
UPDATE: It's mission accomplished for two sisters who wanted to honor the forgotten soldiers of the Spanish-American War.
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Memorial Day parades honor service
Monday is Memorial Day, when a number of communities hold parades to commemorate both the occasion and the people who have lost their lives in service to our country.
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Judge rejects Mother's Day murder appeal
There has been another setback for a man serving life in prison for a Mother’s Day murder he says he did not commit. A judge has denied Justly Johnson’s fourth appeal, despite a new witness uncovered by the 7 Action News investigators.
Entertainment News
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Misty May-Treanor wants back on DWTS
Two-time Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist Misty May-Treanor has already secured a spot in the London Games. Now she hopes to take care of some unfinished business.
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Elvis Presley crypt up for auction
For the right price, you or a loved one can rest in peace in the tomb of The King.
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Touchdown! 'DWTS' has a new champion
“Dancing with the Stars” crowned its new champion. It’s the moment we’ve been waiting for.
Around Town
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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.
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Movement takes over Detroit this weekend
Fans of electronic music are headed to Detroit this weekend for the annual Movement Electronic Music Festival.
