FLASH FLOOD WATCH

A Flash Flood Watch is active this morning for all of Metro Detroit from the I-69 area near Fenton and Waterford to the Ohio Border until 10 a.m. This specific Flash Flood Watch is a warning shot to our area that 1-3″ of rain is possible in some spots this morning. That radar is filling in and our weather will be quite active this morning. Tune in to Local 4 News Today right now for the very latest on the flood and dangerous winds.

All of Metro Detroit is under a flash flood watch Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

The severe threat overnight into Thursday morning looks more intense, and flooding might be a serious problem during the commute, as well.

A tornado warning has been issued for the Chicago area until 12:15 p.m., officials said.

DETROIT The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties until 2 p.m. Sunday. Saturday afternoons steady rain turns to scattered, light rain in the evening then heavier rain tonight. Saturday night, rain is more likely, especially after midnight. The morning will have widespread rain showers and a few thunderstorms. Track the live Michigan Weather Radar hereTrack severe weather alerts hereSubmit storm photos hereFind more weather forecast articles at Weather Center

DETROIT The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties until 2 p.m. Sunday. Rain will be heavy, at times and will be the source for potential flooding. MARINE FORECASTLake ErieSaturday Night: Wind E 5-10 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 77 degreesSunday: Wind E 6-12 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 76 degreesLake HuronSaturday Night: Wind E 5-10 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 72 degreesSunday: Wind E 6-14 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 72 degreesLake St. ClairSaturday Night: Wind E 5-10 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 74 degreesSunday: Wind E 6-12 knots, Waves 0-2 ft., Water Temp 74 degreesUP NORTH FORECASTNorthern Lower PeninsulaSaturday Night: Showers, cool. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- its easily one of the best in the nation. Track the live Michigan Weather Radar hereTrack severe weather alerts hereSubmit storm photos hereFind more weather forecast articles at Weather Center

Scattered showers are still in the forecast Monday and Primary Day, Tuesday. Sunday evening will be cool with scattered showers. Sunset is at 8:51 p.m.Sunday night will be cooler with more widely scattered showers. Monday will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Track the live Michigan Weather Radar hereTrack severe weather alerts hereSubmit storm photos hereFind more weather forecast articles at Weather Center

DETROIT A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 2 p.m. Sunday for several counties including Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne. It will be soggy today in Metro Detroit with highs expected to reach the 70s. Scattered showers and storms will remain possible through Tuesday. Stay up to date

DETROIT The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties until 2 p.m. Sunday. Scattered showers and storms remain possible early this week, including Primary Election Day, Tuesday. Sunset is at 8:51 p.m.Sunday night will be cooler with more widely scattered showers. Monday will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Track the live Michigan Weather Radar hereTrack severe weather alerts hereSubmit storm photos hereFind more weather forecast articles at Weather Center

A better chance for rain occurs this evening through early Sunday afternoon. Theres a slight chance of scattered rain showers after 2 p.m.Saturday evening will be mostly cloudy with heavier, more widespread showers. The morning will have widespread rain showers and a few thunderstorms. There still is a chance of showers, but they will not hamper people from going to the polls and voting. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- its easily one of the best in the nation.

DETROIT A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Detroit and all of Southeast Michigan from 8:00 p.m. A better chance for rain occurs this evening through early Sunday afternoon. Theres a slight chance of scattered rain showers after 2:00 p.m. Saturday evening will be mostly cloudy with heavier, more widespread showers. The morning will have widespread rain showers and a few thunderstorms.

DETROIT The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties from 8 p.m. Saturday, to 2 p.m. Sunday. Theres a slight chance of scattered rain showers after 2:00 p.m. The morning will have widespread rain showers and a few thunderstorms. MARINE FORECASTLake ErieSaturday: Wind ESE 5-10 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 77 degreesSaturday Night: Wind E 5-10 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 77 degreesSunday: Wind E 6-12 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 76 degreesLake HuronSaturday: Wind ESE 4-9 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 73 degreesSaturday Night: Wind E 5-10 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 72 degreesSunday: Wind E 6-14 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 72 degreesLake St. ClairSaturday: Wind ESE 4-9 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 75 degreesSaturday Night: Wind E 5-10 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 74 degreesSunday: Wind E 6-12 knots, Waves 0-2 ft., Water Temp 74 degreesUP NORTH FORECASTNorthern Lower PeninsulaSaturday: Showers in SW Michigan. Track the live Michigan Weather Radar hereTrack severe weather alerts hereSubmit storm photos hereFind more weather forecast articles at Weather Center

Much needed rain from overnight lingers this morning. Heat wave 2020 is over, but it will still be very warm today, and 90-degree weather will return in less than a week. Saturday morning will have scattered rain showers. The afternoon will have scattered showers with highs in the low 80s. Afternoon temperatures will be in the low 80s with comfortable humidity.

LEARN MORE: Live weather radar: Flash flood watch in SE Michigan tonightWelcome to Friday evening, Motown. Heat wave 2020 ends with below 90 degree weather today thanks to a bunch of clouds and scattered showers and thunderstorms that were severe. Friday evening will have scattered showers and thunderstorms. Friday evening temps will be in the 70s where it is raining and in the low 80s where it is not. Sunday will be mostly to partly sunny and less humid with scattered showers.

Temperatures south of the front remain in the low 70s (22 degrees Celsius), but have dropped to near 60 degrees (15 to 16 degrees Celsius) to its north. Lows in the low to mid 50s (11 to 12 degrees Celsius). Thursday forecastRain Thursday morning will diminish to scattered showers in the afternoon, with highs in the upper 60s (20 degrees Celsius). Friday forecastPartly cloudy on Friday, but highs only reach the mid 50s (13 degrees Celsius). Highs in the mid to upper 60s (19 to 20 degrees Celsius).

Paul Gross:The heaviest rain overnight was near and north of I-69, where one to three inches of rain fell. Although the rain will gradually slide southward this morning, it will take a while for some of the flood waters to recede. More local headlinesFor more Local News head to ClickOnDetroit.com/news/local. Submit a news tipTell us what's happening in your community -- submit a news tip to Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit right here. Tweets by Local4NewsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Farther south in the heart of our metropolitan area, showers and scattered thunderstorms will increase through the day. South of the front, temperatures are in the low to mid 70s (22 to 23 degrees Celsius), and may rise a few degrees this morning. Rain Thursday morning will diminish to scattered showers in the afternoon, with highs in the upper 60s (20 degrees Celsius). Partly cloudy on Friday, but highs only reach the mid 50s (13 degrees Celsius). Highs in the mid to upper 60s (19 to 20 degrees Celsius).