Detroit, Michigan – Intense thunderstorms are expected to roll into southeast Michigan Thursday afternoon, threatening parts of Metro Detroit with wind gusts near 60 MPH, localized flooding, and dangerous driving conditions during peak travel hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, the strongest storms are forecast after 2 p.m. Thursday, especially along and south of I-94. These storms will be driven by a stalled cold front lifting north as a warm front, triggering widespread rainfall and gusty winds through Thursday night. Areas like Wayne, Washtenaw, Monroe, and Oakland counties are at highest risk for flash flooding and downed branches. Commuters should avoid waterlogged roads like I-96 and I-696 during the evening rush.
Thursday night may bring additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with heavy rain possible through early Friday morning. Rainfall amounts could exceed an inch in isolated spots, particularly in urbanized areas with poor drainage.
Flooding concerns persist into Friday, with more showers likely during the day and into Friday night. The rain tapers slightly by Saturday, but chances of scattered storms return Sunday before a sunnier start to next week.
More alerts may be issued if conditions worsen.
🔎 Five-Day Southeast Michigan Forecast (June 25–30):
- Wednesday (June 25): High 81°F – Chance of T-storms in afternoon
- Thursday (June 26): High 86°F – Thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m., gusts to 60 MPH
- Friday (June 27): High 90°F – Showers and storms, flooding possible
- Saturday (June 28): High 87°F – Morning showers, partly sunny afternoon
- Sunday (June 29): High 91°F – Sunny, hot, and humid
- Monday (June 30): High 91°F – Showers and thunderstorms return
