Record low Great Lakes ice jump-starts Michigan’s severe weather season

LANSINGThe lack of ice on the Great Lakes this winter could cause thunderstorms and tornadoes to occur earlier than usual in the region.Michigan is expected to see more severe weather in April and May, said Paul Pastelok, a meteorologist for AccuWeather. Historically most of the state’s severe weather begins in mid-June to early fall due to Lake Michigan’s influence on its weather patterns.And as…