Detroit, MI – Severe thunderstorms are expected to roll into southeast Michigan between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday, bringing damaging wind gusts and torrential rainfall just as many head out for lunch or errands.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, a Marginal Risk remains in effect for southeast Michigan, including Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Monroe counties. Wind gusts could reach up to 60 mph, with rapid downpours capable of flooding low-lying roads, especially along I-75, I-94, and surface streets in the Detroit metro.
Residents are urged to delay travel during the storm window and avoid driving through flooded streets. Power outages are possible where trees or branches come down. Outdoor events or lunch plans may be disrupted, especially across Ann Arbor, Warren, Pontiac, and Detroit.
Spotter activation may be needed during the storm window, with isolated stronger cells producing brief wind damage. After 2 p.m., storms should taper off with clearing conditions into the evening.
🌤️ Five-Day Forecast: Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11
- Monday: Thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then mostly cloudy. High near 80°F. Winds gusting to 60 mph possible.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, calm, and warm. High near 85°F.
- Wednesday: Afternoon and evening storms possible. High near 86°F.
- Thursday: Scattered storms continue, especially in the evening. High of 86°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny with isolated storms. Warmer, with a high near 88°F.
☀️ Weekend Preview: Heat builds into the mid-to-upper 80s, but storm chances stick around. Stay alert for updates midweek.
