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Welcome to George's Page on www.wzzm13.com. Even though my last name is 'Lessens' this page is dedicated to 'Lessons' about Weather. As one of the WZZM 13 On Target meteorologists, I love weather and weather data. That's just one of the reasons that I am excited about the weather information that is available to everyone through the World Wide Web.

On this page, you'll find links to some of my favorite weather related websites. Please bookmark my page or save it to your favorites on your browser (press your ctrl and d keys) and continue to check out my page for useful informational weather links as well as some unusual ones.

These links will open in a new window. If you can't see the new website, check for a new browser window behind this one.


Autumn Weather

  • Earth Gauge - Grand Rapids
  • West Michigan Color Tours (seasonal)
  • State of Michigan Color Tours (seasonal)
  • Frost/Freeze Dates
    To access the average threshold dates for Frost/Freeze temps, click this link for a map of South West Michigan reporting stations. Then click on a station symbol and then click #14 for Spring dates and #15 for Autumn dates.
  • Monthly Outlook
  • Seasonal Outlook


    Astronomy

  • Meteor Shower Calendar ***NEW***
  • December 21, 2012: The End of the World? ***NEW***
  • Mars Hoax ***NEW***
  • Mutual UFO Network ***NEW*** Report & Review Sightings
  • Meteors & Fireballs Report & Review Sightings
  • Full Moon Names ***NEW***
  • Times/Dates of the Seasons ***NEW***
  • The Sky Tonight
  • SpaceWatch Michigan
  • Veen Observatory Visitor Nights
  • Space Weather
    Northern Lights Info
  • Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association (GRAAA)
    Veen Observatory Info
  • Lunar & Solar Eclipses
  • International Space Station Sightings Choose Your Location


    West Michigan Weather Data

  • Temperature & Precipitation Table
  • West Michigan Storm Reports
  • NEXRAD Radar (GRR)
  • Yesterday's Weather Summary
  • Last Month's Weather Summary
  • Previous Daily/Monthly Weather Data
    Daily Weather Records for Grand Rapids, Muskegon & Lansing
  • Sun & Moon/Rise & Set
  • Weather Calculator
    Calculate °F from °C, etc.


    Spring Weather

  • Allergy Reports
  • Frost/Freeze Dates


    Severe Weather

  • Fly Tornado Paths
  • Tornadovideos.net
  • Report Your Severe Weather
  • Current Watches
  • Current Warnings
  • Derechos
  • Hazardous Weather Statements
  • Michigan Tornado History
  • National Severe Storm Reports
  • Severe Weather Outlook
  • Storm Prediction Center
  • The Tornado Project
  • West Michigan Severe Storm Reports


    Severe Weather Definitions**NEW**

  • Dense Fog Advisory
  • Excessive Heat Warning
  • Excessive Heat Watch
  • Fire Weather Watch
  • Flash Flood Warning
  • Flash Flood Watch
  • Flood Advisory
  • Flood Warning
  • Flood Watch
  • Freeze Warning
  • Freeze Watch
  • Frost Advisory
  • Heat Advisory
  • High Wind Warning
  • High Wind Watch
  • Ozone Action! Day
  • Red Flag Warning
  • River Flood Advisory
  • River Flood Warning
  • River Flood Watch
  • Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  • Severe Thunderstorm Watch
  • Tornado Warning
  • Tornado Watch
  • Wind Advisory


    Rivers and Flooding Information

  • Education: What is Flood Stage?
  • Grand Rapids Hydrologic Service Area
  • River Forecast
  • River Flood Statement
  • Flood Watch
  • Flood Warning


    West Michigan Winter Weather

  • Current Wind Chills
  • Hazardous Weather Outlook
  • Observed Snowfall (Event-Driven)
  • Report Your Snowfall
  • Winter Storm Watches, Warnings & Advisories


    Winter Weather

  • Indoor Humidity & Comfort Levels
  • Michigan Skiing
  • National & Int'l Skiing
  • National Snow Summary
  • West Michigan Snow Reports
  • Wind Chill Calculator
  • Wind Chill Chart
  • Winter Safety Tips Packet (Download PDF)


    Lake Michigan Winter Resources

  • Ice Thickness Safety
  • Lake Michigan Ice Cover
  • Lake Michigan Radar
  • Lake Michigan Advisories
  • Lake Michigan Warnings
  • Lake Michigan Watches
  • Low Lake Levels
  • Michigan Ice Fishing Click on the latest date for the most recent image


    Travel Weather

  • Flight Information - G.R. Ford
  • Michigan Road Conditions
  • West Michigan Road Conditions
  • National Airport Delays
  • Regional Airport Delays
  • Selected Cities and Travelers Forecast
  • Travelers Health


    Lake Michigan Summer Resources

  • Great Lakes Fishing
  • Great Lakes Water Levels
  • Lake Michigan Forecast
  • Lake Michigan Radar
  • Lake Michigan Advisories
  • Lake Michigan Warnings
  • Lake Michigan Watches
  • Marine Weather - Muskegon
  • Marine Weather - South Haven
  • Northern Lake Michigan Buoy
  • Southern Lake Michigan Buoy


    Marine Weather Definitions**NEW**

  • Ashfall Advisory
  • Dense Fog Advisory
  • Dense Smoke Advisory
  • Gale Watch
  • Gale Warning
  • Heavy Freezing Spray Watch
  • Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
  • Hurricane Force Wind Watch
  • Hurricane Force Wind Warning
  • Small Craft Advisory
  • Storm Watch
  • Storm Warning


    Hurricanes

  • National Hurricane Center (NHC)
  • (FEMA) Federal Emergency Management Agency


    National Weather Centers

  • National Hurricane Center (NHC)
  • Storm Prediction Center
  • (AMS) American Meteorological Society
    Students who want to be Meteorologists
  • National Climatic Data Center (NCDC)
    Historical & Climatological Weather Data
  • Drought Information
  • (FEMA) Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • National Earthquake Center (USGS)


    Beach Reports

  • Water Temperatures
  • Public Beaches Water Quality


    Waterspouts

  • What are Waterspouts?
  • Where Waterspouts Are Most Likely
  • Waterspout Safety for Boaters


    Amusement Park Weather Sites

  • Cedar Point
    Sandusky, OH Weather
  • Michigan Adventure
    Muskegon, MI Weather
  • Six Flags
    Gurnee, IL Weather
  • Indiana Beach
    Monticello, IN Weather
  • The Fun Spot
    Angola, IN Weather
  • Holiday World
    Santa Claus, IN Weather


    Drought Information

  • Drought Index Map
  • Rainfall Needed Map
  • Palmer Drought Indices
  • Drought Monitoring
  • Drought Background Information


    50th Anniversary F-5 Tornado

  • April 3, 1956 Tornado Outbreak


    Long Range Outlook

  • 6-10 Day Outlook
  • 8-14 Day Outlook
  • Monthly Outlook
  • Seasonal Outlook


    Fire Weather

  • West Michigan Fire Weather Forecast
  • Michigan Wildfire Information
  • National Wildfire Information


    Allergies

  • Allergy Reports


    Photos

  • Astronomy Picture of the Day
  • NASA's Visible Earth


    Hurricane Katrina Recovery

  • Hurricane Katrina Recovery
  • (FEMA) Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • American Red Cross
  • Katrina 'Hoax' Pictures


    Folklore

  • Weather Folklore


    Severe Winter Weather Definitions

  • Blizzard Watch
  • Blizzard Warning
  • Blizzard Watch
  • Freezing Fog Advisory
  • Freezing Rain Advisory
  • Ice Storm Warning
  • Lake-Effect Snow Advisory for Snow
  • Lake-Effect Snow Advisory for Snow and Blowing Snow
  • Lake-Effect Snow Watch
  • Wind Chill Advisory
  • Wind Chill Warning
  • Wind Chill Watch
  • Winter Storm Warning
  • Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Sleet
  • Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow
  • Winter Storm Watch
  • Winter Weather Advisory
  • Winter Weather Advisory for Blowing Snow
  • Winter Weather Advisory for Sleet
  • Winter Weather Advisory for Snow
  • Winter Weather Advisory for Snow and Blowing Snow
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