Saginaw, MI – A large swath of Michigan is under threat for damaging storms overnight, with strong winds and heavy rain capable of knocking out power and creating dangerous road conditions before sunrise Tuesday.
According to the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 5 a.m. Tuesday for more than 30 counties across central, eastern, and northern Lower Michigan. This includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, Muskegon, and stretches inland through Clare, Isabella, and Grand Traverse counties.
Storms moving through the region overnight could produce damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and pockets of heavy rainfall. Areas already seeing saturated ground, including parts of Crawford and Kalkaska counties, may experience rapid water buildup on roads and in low-lying areas. Travel along US-10, I-75, and M-46 could become hazardous with reduced visibility and ponding water.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, charge devices, and be ready for isolated power outages. Drivers should avoid nighttime travel if possible due to sudden storm intensification.
The severe threat is expected to taper off around sunrise Tuesday, but additional weather alerts may follow as conditions evolve.
