“I never saw anything like this” is something we hear a lot these days.
Last night I attended a Planning Commission meeting in nearby Tittabawassee Township, where they were considering a permit for a 200 MW battery storage facility.
I usually don’t bring up climate change, or even weather, in these events – but this community was just hit by a very rare tornado last week, so fresh in mind, and we had another severe storm the following day, and forecasts are for more coming this week.
With that in mind, I argued that creating more resilience and capacity on the grid was essential for the safety of local communities in an era where we are seeing more extreme weather, “..no matter WHAT you think is causing it.”
Slight nods all around.
Permit passed by a 4-3 vote. We are gaining momentum.
Another Youtuber Meteorologist report below.
Below – people are not accustomed to tornadoes in this neck of the woods.
Not unheard of, but becoming more common.
UPDATE: The reports keep coming
NWS – “very large” hail. Check your emergency plan.