Consumers Energy is preparing over 350 company and contractor crews to be ready for action ahead of thunderstorms late this afternoon and tonight that could bring 60-70 mph wind gusts.

Recent spaghetti models indicate that Tropical Storm Erin, which meteorologists warn has the potential to strengthen into a hurricane by Friday, is unlikely to directly hit the U.S. coast. Forecasters say Erin could develop into the first major hurricane of the 2025 season.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Skylar Diggins had 21 points and 11 assists and the Seattle Storm hung on to beat the Atlanta Dream 80-78 to end a six-game skid on Friday night at Rogers Arena in the first WNBA regular-season game outside of the United States.

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On Sunday, Sue Bird will soar to loftier heights, becoming the first WNBA player immortalized with a statue. Here's what the Storm legend said about her moment.

Atlanta Dream chase the WNBA's top seed as they host the Seattle Storm, who are fighting to stay alive in the playoff race.

Officially, the Atlanta Dream were the home team Friday night as the WNBA played its first regular-season game outside the United States at Rogers Arena in front of nearly 16,000 fans. It was the nearby Seattle Storm,

A Gulf disturbance now has a 0% chance of becoming a tropical storm, but it could still  bring rain, high surf and deadly rip currents