Detroit, MI – Southeast Michigan faces a summer weather alert as powerful thunderstorms target Detroit and neighboring counties Wednesday afternoon. Residents along the I-94 corridor should brace for heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, and possible street flooding after 2 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit, a Marginal Risk for severe storms will cover the metro area from 2 p.m. through 8 p.m. Wednesday. Expect hazardous travel conditions on major routes, including I-94, I-75, and local roads. Downed tree limbs and scattered power outages are likely. Officials urge residents to secure outdoor objects, avoid unnecessary travel during peak storm hours, and keep cell phones charged in case of outages.
Communities from Hamtramck to Grosse Pointe should be alert for flash flooding, especially in low-lying neighborhoods and underpasses. Emergency management agencies recommend staying indoors during lightning and wind gusts. If driving, turn around if you encounter flooded streets—just six inches of water can stall a vehicle.
Showers and storms may linger into Thursday, mostly in the afternoon and evening. The pattern keeps humidity high and the chance for spot flooding alive into midweek. Spotter activation could be needed for severe storm reports through Wednesday.
Heading toward the weekend, rain chances drop and temperatures climb back into the upper 80s for Friday and Saturday, giving way to classic summer heat. Stay weather-aware for any new advisories as conditions can change quickly.
Five-Day Forecast for Detroit, MI (July 8–13):
- Wednesday: Chance of storms, mostly cloudy, high near 85°F
- Thursday: Chance of showers, partly sunny, high near 86°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 88°F
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 89°F
