Gaylord, Michigan – Northern Michigan residents should prepare before Wednesday morning as multiple waves of thunderstorms could bring damaging wind gusts, hail and localized flooding between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, showers and thunderstorms will sweep across Northern Michigan Wednesday, with isolated strong to severe storms possible. The agency identifies damaging winds and large hail as concerns, while localized heavy rainfall could produce flooding.
The storm risk stretches across much of northern Lower Michigan and into the eastern Upper Peninsula. Gaylord, Petoskey, Alpena, Rogers City and communities near Sault Ste. Marie could see storms during the 12-hour window. Areas farther south toward Houghton Lake and Tawas also face thunderstorms and pockets of heavy rain.
Drivers should monitor conditions before using I-75, U.S. 131 and other northern Michigan routes Wednesday. Heavy downpours can quickly reduce visibility and leave water over low-lying roads. Residents should secure loose outdoor objects before 10 a.m. and move indoors when thunder is heard.
Wednesday temperatures will reach 70 to 79 degrees. Clouds and lingering drizzle follow Thursday, with highs between 70 and 80.
Storms remain possible through 10 p.m. Wednesday, and localized warnings could follow if stronger cells develop.
