Detroit, MI – Southeast Michigan is under a severe weather alert for Friday afternoon, with damaging winds up to 60 mph and large hail expected. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Detroit/Pontiac issued a Marginal Risk (1 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms, beginning Friday afternoon and lasting through early Friday night.
According to the NWS, a low-pressure system moving into the Great Lakes will trigger isolated thunderstorms across the region. Some of these storms could become strong to severe, potentially producing large hail over an inch in diameter and damaging wind gusts. The NWS also warns of locally heavy rainfall, which may cause flash flooding in some areas.
The greatest threat for severe weather is expected from late Friday afternoon into the evening, with storms moving from the southwest to northeast at around 35 mph. Residents are urged to have a severe weather safety plan in place and multiple ways to receive weather warnings.
Looking ahead, the forecast for Saturday and Sunday also shows chances of rain, with temperatures cooling down into the mid-70s. By early next week, Southeast Michigan will experience clearer skies and slightly cooler temperatures, offering some relief from the stormy weekend.