
Alan Longstreet
I’m on the wake-up-at-2am-on-air-by-4am shift and… I ACTUALLY LIKE IT. When most people are taking their lunch break, I’m heading home. It's quite nice, once I move beyond the first 10 minutes of being awake which is truly awful. A small price to pay for an afternoon of freedom. Freedom to assist my wife in tending to our house full of small children, which let’s be honest is where the real work takes place.
I grew up in West Michigan (here’s looking at you Coopersville!) with three sisters and a brother, which yes, makes five of us + two parents = 7. This of course was a busy house and being in the middle of the bunch I seem to have developed a deep desire to keep the peace. So when you come at me with one of those "How does it feel to be a meteorologist? You get paid to be wrong!" comments, I will politely respond, "It feels great, thanks for watching." Now if you ask my little brother about my harmonious ways he might tell you about the time I pinned him down and punched him repeatedly, but having no memory of this myself, I’m not sure who we should believe.
Growing up half an hour from Lake Michigan was both the best and the worst. The summer is best for obvious reasons; incredible sunsets, gorgeous beaches, huge dunes, etc etc. But then! summer turns to fall turns to winter and lake effect snow hits you like a ton of bricks and doesn't let up for what feels like a year and a half. So while my heart yearns for the west side in the summer, I am thrilled to spend my winters three hours away.
Weather is fascinating and frustrating and wonderful. I’m blessed to work with the morning gang and thank you for watching!
The latest from Alan Longstreet
Metro Detroit weather: Dry day before a hot and humid week with severe storm chances
A hot week of weather is on the way, and with it comes the chance for severe weather in Metro Detroit.
Metro Detroit weather: Cool feel to wrap up the week ahead of a nice Father's Day weekend
Highs will only reach the 70s today in Metro Detroit, but they rebound this weekend and into next week.
Metro Detroit weather: A bit cooler day Thursday as temps take a step back
We'll take a step back from yesterday's summer heat as a cold front sags into Southeast Michigan.
Metro Detroit weather: Summer feel with a haze in the air Wednesday
Hazy sun and a summer feel take hold of our weather today as temps soar into the 80s in Metro Detroit.
Metro Detroit weather: Temps rise as smoke clears and rain fades
We'll see the smoke clear today as the temperatures start to head in the right direction.
Metro Detroit weather: Rain continues after 1/2 to 2 inches have already fallen
Some areas of Metro Detroit have already gotten up to 2 inches of rain, and even more will fall before it tapers off later today.
Metro Detroit severe weather outlook: 60+ mph winds, downpours expected as storms arrive Wednesday
The summer heat sticks as we toss in some afternoon storms that will bring heavy rain and strong winds.
Metro Detroit weather: Temps climb some Friday before a cooler weekend
Temps climb with a bit of late day wet weather in the forecast to wind down the week in Metro Detroit.
Metro Detroit weather: Lingering clouds and rain as temps climb some before another drop
Temps are on the rise in Metro Detroit, but clouds linger and the rain isn’t quite done with us.
Metro Detroit weather: Temps fade as rain returns Wednesday - but summer heat is on the way
Temps fade and rain returns today in Metro Detroit.