Lansing, Mich. – Damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes remain possible across southern Michigan through late Friday evening, with storms expected to intensify after sunset.
According to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, much of southern and central Lower Michigan, including Detroit, Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Ann Arbor, sits under a slight risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather until around midnight. This includes a 15% chance of damaging wind gusts over 60 mph and a 5% tornado probability, particularly in areas near the Indiana and Ohio borders.
The most significant threats are likely along the I-94 and I-69 corridors, where scattered storms may quickly turn severe. Hail up to one inch in diameter is possible, especially in the yellow-shaded regions on the SPC hail outlook map. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office advised residents to stay alert, noting tonight’s activity may not be as widespread as Thursday’s but still poses a risk.
Residents should secure outdoor items, avoid unnecessary travel during storms, and ensure weather alerts are enabled on mobile devices. Power outages and downed trees are possible in hard-hit zones.
Storm activity is expected to taper off after midnight, though additional advisories may be issued if conditions worsen.
