A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for Metro Detroit on Tuesday, April 14, as another round of storms is expected.
Storms are expected to hit Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Latest forecast --> Warm and rocky with multiple rounds of storms across Metro Detroit
What is a 4Warn Weather Alert?
We issue a 4Warn Weather Alert when we’re expecting weather conditions that will be inconvenient to our viewers.
Why did we issue an alert for Tuesday?
As storms head to Metro Detroit Tuesday night, localized flooding remains a concern, especially in urban and low-lying areas.
Risk Level: All of Southeast Michigan is under a slight (level 2) risk for severe thunderstorms.
Threats: Storms will be capable of producing wind gusts to 60 mph, large hail, isolated tornadoes and flooding.
Timeline: Mainly between 8 pm and 2 am, but heavy rain will persist through Wednesday morning.
Rainfall: Rainfall projections from tonight through Wednesday night is around 1.5 inches with the potential for some localized spots reaching 2 to 4 inches of rainfall during this timeframe, which raises flooding concerns.
The 4Warn Weather Alert is in effect for all of Southeast Michigan.