You open a car door on a 90-something degree day and it feels like an oven inside. Fox 2's Deena Centofanti shows you what happens on an 80-degree in just ten minutes.
You open a car door on a 90-something degree day and it feels like an oven inside. Fox 2's Deena Centofanti shows you what happens on an 80-degree in just ten minutes.
Friday, July 6 2012 10:38 PM EDT2012-07-07 02:38:44 GMT
About 50,000 DTE Energy customers remain in the dark throughout metro Detroit. 22,000 are in Oakland County and another 15,000 are in Wayne County. The rest are scattered around the area.
About 50,000 DTE Energy customers remain in the dark throughout metro Detroit. 22,000 are in Oakland County and another 15,000 are in Wayne County. The rest are scattered around the area.
Thursday, June 28 2012 10:40 PM EDT2012-06-29 02:40:48 GMT
The National Weather Service says Ypsilanti's high temperature reached 105 degrees Thursday. The weather service says the readings in Adrian and Hillsdale hit 102 degrees, while Lambertville's reached 101.
The National Weather Service says Ypsilanti's high temperature reached 105 degrees Thursday. The weather service says the readings in Adrian and Hillsdale hit 102 degrees, while Lambertville's reached 101.
Construction crews push to finish two new hotels in Ann Arbor. As Fox 2's Jason Carr reports, the scorching heat Wednesday was only making their job harder.
Construction crews push to finish two new hotels in Ann Arbor. As Fox 2's Jason Carr reports, the scorching heat Wednesday was only making their job harder.
Wednesday, June 20 2012 4:29 PM EDT2012-06-20 20:29:07 GMT
When the temperature soars, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are all illnesses you can get. Fox 2's Deena Centofanti has more on the symptoms and also a couple of tips for beating the heat.
When the temperature soars, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are all illnesses you can get. Fox 2's Deena Centofanti has more on the symptoms and also a couple of tips for beating the heat.
Tuesday, June 19 2012 7:38 PM EDT2012-06-19 23:38:56 GMT
When the summer heat reaches extreme temperatures, it's vital to take proper care of yourself by keeping cool and preventing heat-related illnesses.
When the summer heat reaches extreme temperatures, it's vital to take proper care of yourself by keeping cool and preventing heat-related illnesses.
PONTIAC, Mich. (WJBK) -
Julie Aponte's four-legged friends gets plenty of attention in this hot weather.
"We give them their bowls of waters. Sometimes we add ice in them. We put them in the pool or, if not, we bring out the little water hose and we wet them."
But not all dogs are so lucky.
"We look for dogs that are in trouble," said Cindy Merz, a volunteer with the Animal Care Network.
Tuesday, she was on a mission.
"We look for dogs that don't have any food or water, especially water in this heat."
Merz's SUV was loaded with supplies -- water, food and extra bowls. She and her crew of volunteers hit the streets Pontiac searching for pooches in need.
"These three dogs today didn't have water and so we filled them up with water."
"It only takes two or three minutes for the body temperature to rise to dangerous levels," said Dr. Karen Fidell with Oakland Veterinary Referral Services.
She sees a lot of pet emergency and told us extremely hot, humid days are especially dangerous to our furry friends.
"The only way dogs have to cool themselves is by panting, and so they'll start panting when they get hot, but after awhile that whole cooling mechanism becomes ineffective and then their body temperature rises very quickly and they go into what we call heat stroke," Fidell explained. "You want to watch for excessive panting, dogs or cats having difficulty breathing, being very restless, agitated. They can't kind of settle down. Sometimes they're very weak. They can't get up."
As a longtime volunteer, Merz has come across dogs that have died due to heat exposure. Despite the heartbreak, she returns giving of herself to help an animal that can't help themselves.
"It's very hard because you want to do something. You can't turn away. You can't walk away, and there's only so much you can do right now anywhere. I just try to help."
If you notice your dog or your cat having signs of a heat stroke, what should you do? Get some water and cool them down. Get them inside. Go ahead and maybe if you have some ice cubes, feed them ice cubes. Anything to get their body temperature regulated.
Also, don't have your pets in the car on a hot day, not even for a minute, not with the windows cracked. That one minute and your pet could be dead.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:38:07 GMT
Tucker Cipriano and Mitchell Young both entered pleas of not guilty Tuesday in the brutal attack on Tucker's family. We're learning both of their attorneys want separate trials.
Tucker Cipriano and Mitchell Young both entered pleas of not guilty Tuesday in the brutal attack on Tucker's family. We're learning both of their attorneys want separate trials.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:36:59 GMT
A brutal baseball bat murder shocked metro Detroit and helped to spark the crackdown on synthetic marijuana. Now the two young men accused in that attack are heading to trial.
A brutal baseball bat murder shocked metro Detroit and helped to spark the crackdown on synthetic marijuana. Now the two young men accused in that attack are heading to trial.
Saturday, February 23 2013 11:33 PM EST2013-02-24 04:33:03 GMT
An AK-47, three other long guns and two handguns are now off the streets of Detroit. The weapons were confiscated by Wayne County Sherrif's deputies during a raid at a suspected drug house.
An AK-47, three other long guns and two handguns are now off the streets of Detroit. The weapons were confiscated by Wayne County Sherrif's deputies during a raid at a suspected drug house.
Saturday, February 23 2013 8:56 PM EST2013-02-24 01:56:59 GMT
Michigan's road to recovery could take a big hit if congress allows $85 million in cuts to the defense department. Tens of thousands of jobs could be at risk in our state, especially in Macomb County.n.
Michigan's road to recovery could take a big hit if congress allows $85 million in cuts to the defense department. Tens of thousands of jobs could be at risk in our state, especially in Macomb County.
Monday, February 18 2013 6:38 PM EST2013-02-18 23:38:52 GMT
A mother is pained beyond words. Her three-year-old daughter was killed in a crash Sunday on Detroit's west side less than a block from her house. The chaotic scene was visible from her front door.
A mother is pained beyond words. Her three-year-old daughter was killed in a crash Sunday on Detroit's west side less than a block from her house. The chaotic scene was visible from her front door.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:55:03 GMT
The actor James Gandolfini, best known for his award-winning portrayal of New Jersey mobster Tony Soprano in the HBO series "The Sopranos," has died in Italy. He was 51.
The actor James Gandolfini, best known for his award-winning portrayal of New Jersey mobster Tony Soprano in the HBO series "The Sopranos," has died in Italy. He was 51.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:53:25 GMT
Joe Torre's daughter caught a 1-year-old boy who fell from a fire escape outside a second-floor apartment in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn Wednesday morning.
Joe Torre's daughter caught a 1-year-old boy who fell from a fire escape outside a second-floor apartment in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn Wednesday morning.
New York state and Eastman Kodak Co. have reached a deal that will keep some of the troubled company's operations in Rochester and provide $49 million for environmental cleanup at the once bustling Eastman...
New York state and Eastman Kodak Co. have reached a deal that will keep some of the troubled company's operations in Rochester and provide $49 million for environmental cleanup at the once bustling Eastman Business Park.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:51:22 GMT
Franklin Reyes, 17, was in court Wednesday. He is charged with the death of 4-year-old Ariel Russo.
Franklin Reyes, 17, was in court Wednesday. He is charged with the death of 4-year-old Ariel Russo. He is accused of driving without a license, then fleeing police, jumping a curb, and hitting Ariel and her grandmother as they were walking to school.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:13:15 GMT
More than 70 percent of New Jersey residents have seen or heard the state's "Stronger than the Storm" advertising campaign, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton poll.
More than 70 percent of New Jersey residents have seen or heard the state's "Stronger than the Storm" advertising campaign, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton poll.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:30:42 GMT
The FBI has found possible human remains in a dig at the New York City house once occupied by a famous gangster. An FBI spokesman confirmed Wednesday that agents found material that they want to test as part of an investigation.
The FBI has found possible human remains in a dig at the New York City house once occupied by a famous gangster. An FBI spokesman confirmed Wednesday that agents found material that they want to test as part of an investigation.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:26:37 GMT
Mitchell Young's trial got underway on Wednesday. He is accused in the murder of Robert Cipriano and the beatings of Robert's wife, Rose, and son, Sal.
Mitchell Young's trial got underway on Wednesday. He is accused in the murder of Robert Cipriano and the beatings of Robert's wife, Rose, and son, Sal.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:52:15 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:39:53 GMT
The state's school superintendent and treasurer could dissolve a deficit-ridden district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation narrowly approved Wednesday by a divided Michigan Senate.
The state's school superintendent and treasurer could dissolve a deficit-ridden district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation narrowly approved Wednesday by a divided Michigan Senate.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:33:24 GMT
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday cut short his trade trip to Israel to return home and lobby reluctant fellow Republicans to expand Medicaid to more Michigan adults...
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday cut short his trade trip to Israel to return home and lobby reluctant fellow Republicans to expand Medicaid to more Michigan adults, as the clock ticked before lawmakers break for the summer.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:21:00 GMT
Dequindre-Emery Playlot had become grossly overgrown. George Bearid said enough is enough and began mowing on Sunday. Now several neighbors have joined the effort to clean up the park.
Dequindre-Emery Playlot had become grossly overgrown. George Bearid said enough is enough and began mowing on Sunday. Now several neighbors have joined the effort to clean up the park.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:03:28 GMT
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
Dr. Karen Fidell with Oakland Veterinary Referral Services (Credit: WJBK | myFOXDetroit.com)
