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Severe Storm Threat Targets Southeast Michigan Tuesday Afternoon And Evening

A cold front colliding with warm, humid air is driving the severe setup.

Overview

  • Southeast Michigan, which the Storm Prediction Center kept in Slight and Marginal risk Tuesday, is under severe weather alerts with multiple watches and a few warnings active.
  • Forecasters expect the most intense storms between about 2 p.m. and 9 p.m., with wind gusts near 60 mph, hail up to about an inch, heavy downpours, and a brief tornado possible.
  • Southern Oakland County was under a severe thunderstorm warning around 2:30 p.m., as fast-moving cells raced near 60 mph and quarter-size hail was reported as possible.
  • SPC trimmed the risk for the Bay Region, the Northern Thumb, and parts of the I-69 corridor after updates narrowed the higher concern closer to Metro Detroit.
  • Gusts near 30 mph may develop ahead of the storms, then scattered showers could linger overnight before a cooler, sunnier Wednesday with highs in the mid-60s.