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Rounds of storms expected in Metro Detroit tonight -- here’s what to know

Localized flooding remains a concern

Rounds of storms are expected in Metro Detroit Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

A 4Warn Weather Alert was issued for April 14 through the morning hours of April 15.

Latest forecast --> Warm and rocky with multiple rounds of storms across Metro Detroit

Localized flooding remains a concern, especially in urban and low-lying areas.

Here’s what to expect:

Risk level

All of Southeast Michigan is under a slight (level 2) risk for severe thunderstorms.

Strong storms are expected on Tuesday, April 14, in the Midwest, including SE Michigan. (WDIV)

Threats

Storms will be capable of producing wind gusts to 60 mph, large hail, isolated tornadoes and flooding.

Here are the storm threats expected for Metro Detroit on Tuesday, April 14. (WDIV)

Timeline

Mainly between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., but heavy rain will persist through Wednesday morning.

A timeline when the storms on Tuesday, April 14, will be the most severe in Metro Detroit (WDIV)

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.

More rain is in the forecast for Michigan from Tuesday, April 14, to Wednesday, April 15. (WDIV)

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