Metro Detroit will be heading into an unsettled stretch of weather next week. After a dry August and a mostly dry September so far, Southeast Michigan is in need of rain—and there is finally a break in sight.

The National Weather Service has preliminarily classified overnight storms from the Upper Plains to the Midwest as a derecho.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed us under a Level 1 Marginal Risk of severe weather, with a chance of thunderstorms mainly late in the day and into the overnight hours.

The Storm Prediction Center has downgraded Southeast Michigan’s severe thunderstorm risk to marginal, or level one of five, for Saturday evening.

More numerous showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening. The strongest storms will be capable of producing isolated wind gusts around 50 to 60 mph and small hail.

Hot and sunny Independence Day.

The Storm Prediction Center upped the game tonight, placing parts of Metro Detroit under an Enhanced Risk (level 3) of severe thunderstorms.

The warmest day so far this spring, and thunderstorms are possible in Metro Detroit to end the work week.

Weather forecasters are using a relatively rare “high-risk” designation to warn that a major tornado outbreak appears likely Wednesday.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for all of Southeast Michigan until 10 p.m. Sunday

The Storm Prediction Center has placed all of southeast Michigan under a risk for severe weather

A dynamic storm system threatening to spawn powerful tornadoes and hail as big as baseballs has earned a relatively rare designation from forecasters.

Thursday has brought a break from the showers and thunderstorms, but Metro Detroit has a chance of more on Friday.

Most of Lower Michigan will be under the risk for severe weather on Friday.

Most of Lower Michigan is at risk for severe weather on Monday, and possibly into Tuesday.

A soggy morning but hang on there’s hope for a better afternoon!

Tuesday brings a chance for showers and possibly a thunderstorm in the morning and again at night. The SPC (Storm Prediction Center) has placed Southeast Michigan at a slight risk for severe weather, the lowest threat level.

Severe weather season is well underway, and on Wednesday, the Storm Prediction Center placed all of Southeast Lower Michigan at marginal risk. That’s the lowest threat level on the scale.

Hold onto the umbrellas we will see chances for showers and thunderstorms by the time we get to Sunday Night

From snow to storms, the weather is certainly anything but boring so far this spring.

High temperatures this afternoon are on pace to climb into the upper 60s crushing the previous record high of 63 degrees set back in 1976.

The weather team has declared Tuesday a 4Warn Weather Alert Day with the possibility of two rounds of severe weather.

A roller coaster forecast is expected over the next 7 days with cold temperatures to a chance of Spring thunderstorms by Tuesday

The Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire region under a marginal risk (1 out of 5) for severe weather on Wednesday. Damaging winds in excess of 60 mph will be the primary threat, although we can’t rule out some isolated large hail and heavy downpours as well.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Potentially severe storms are heading for SE Michigan on Friday. We're breaking down existing threats.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

While we start the weekend dry, wetter changes move into the region for the end of the weekend

The SPC (Storm Prediction Center has upgraded all of Southeast Lower Michigan to an enhanced (level 3) threat.

For the third week in a row at least, we are looking at the potential of strong to severe thunderstorms moving into Southeastern Michigan and that includes another high-level risk issued from the Storm Prediction Center.

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has put us at a marginal risk for severe weather, at the lowest threat level. As a cold front moves through in the late afternoon and evening hours, we could see a few thunderstorm cells produce 1″ hail and winds over 60mph.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed all of Southeast Lower Michigan and Southern Ontario at a slight risk for severe storms on Sunday.

Metro Detroit will have scattered rain and thunderstorms throughout Sunday.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Tornado Watch has been CANCELED for all of Southeast Michigan as of 3:15 p.m.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

Storms today will be strongest to our southwest, but we could still get some thunderstorm activity, including heavy downpours, lightning/thunder and strong winds.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit on March 31, 2023.

A very busy weather day on Thursday with heavy rain, high winds, and potential record-breaking temps.

Residents in several towns across Louisiana and Mississippi have taken cover amid the blare of tornado sirens amid a severe weather outbreak erupting in the Deep South.

The early morning rain and thunder is settling down as the showers move out of the area through the rest of this Wednesday morning.

Showers and storms are expected to move through later this afternoon and evening and could be strong to severe.

After a dry weekend, showers and thunderstorms are expected Monday, some could be strong to severe

There’s more humidity pouring in with warming winds that will boost our afternoon high temps. Grab the umbrella before you leave as we expect showers and storms later Monday here in most of Metro Detroit.

Here is your forecast for July 31, 2022.

A broken line of very severe storms, one of which prompted tornado warnings in Chicago, is marching southeast and will mostly miss our area.

All’s quiet on this Monday afternoon, but that’s going to change dramatically this evening.

The severe weather threat for Metro Detroit has been increased by the Storm Prediction Center with storms arriving after the sun sets on Monday night.

Showers and thunderstorm chances continue off and on through the evening hours.

It’s another hot day across Metro Detroit as we’ve made it into the 80s, 10 plus degrees above the normal high this time of the year. This heat doesn’t go far and will help to fuel showers and thunderstorms at times this weekend.

We’re tracking multiple waves of storms moving through the Southeast Michigan area on Wednesday, and some could be severe.

Happy Hump Day Metro Detroit!  We are off to a mild start with temperatures in the 50s and on the rise with a warm front moving through south to north before sunrise and there have been a few showers along this warm front. Very widely scattered early morning showers are fading and we should get a little bit of dry weather to get us going on this Wednesday morning. Temperatures will keep rising and may even be into the lower 60s by the time you head out and about under mostly cloudy but mostly dry weather here. We do expect showers later, and a risk for a few severe storms late in the day so keep that umbrella with you today for the scattered showers on the way.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Storms are expected to roll through Metro Detroit starting Tuesday evening.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

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

Here is the Metro Detroit weather forecast update for July 28, 2021 afternoon and evening.

Rain chances are lining up through the end of the next workweek. Expect warm and humid conditions during that stretch, as well.

DETROIT Today will be our third consecutive day with a severe storm threat, and the Storm Prediction Center has us in the risk area both Thursday and Friday as well. Now, having a RISK of severe storms does not always translate into GETTING those storms. Warm and muggy Wednesday night, with oppressively warm lows in the low to mid 70s (22 to 23 degrees Celsius). Highs near 80 degrees (27 degrees Celsius), and youll notice the drier air coming in during the afternoon! Becoming mostly clear Saturday night, with very comfortable lows in the mid 50s (13 to 14 degrees Celsius).

DETROIT - The threat for severe storms around Metro Detroit today has been upgraded. The Storm Prediction Center has most of Metro Detroit now in a Slight Risk for severe storms. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 11 p.m. for Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. A severe thunderstorm warning has expired for northwestern Wayne County, southwestern Oakland County, southeastern Livingston County and northeastern Washtenaw County. Your morning commute may be impacted by the potential of heavy rain, the stronger storm threat will be through the early afternoon.

DETROIT - The threat for severe storms around Metro Detroit today has been upgraded. The Storm Prediction Center has most of Metro Detroit now in a Slight Risk for severe storms. Our Local4Casters App is your best weapon against severe weather with interactive radar and key tools about the storms as they are popping, plus whats in store as we move forward. Friday forecastWe will see more soaking showers and a Marginal Risk for severe weather on Friday. You can get your 7 Day Forecast and track our next storm chances with our Local4Casters app.

Hazy morning sunshine and a late morning warming wind will help Metro Detroit high temperatures hit the mid 80s or warmer today. The Storm Prediction Center placed our area in a weak or Marginal Risk for Severe Storms this afternoon or early evening. WednesdayThe heat and humidity will lead to better storm chances tomorrow, but we dont expect anything to wild and crazy. Friday rain chances should end by 2 or 3pm and should be good to go for your Friday Night High School Football games. You can get your 7-Day Forecast and track our next storm chances with our Local4Casters app.

Anyhoo, other than a bit of smoke, were wrapping up a beautiful summer day with temperatures near normal and low humidity. Storm chancesThe big question tomorrow is the storm chance. Were still technically in a Slight Risk for severe weather, as issued by the Storm Prediction Center. But the latest model data are showing that storms may have a tough time getting to severe limits in our corner of the state. A storm chance is still present for the later part of Saturday, but most of the weekend looks dry.

DETROIT - It feels much more refreshing this morning with better sleeping weather this morning and tomorrow morning as well. You can expect mostly sunshine around Metro Detroit on this Monday and high temps in the mid 80s this afternoon. Tuesday forecastTuesday looks like another fabulous summer day across SE Lower Michigan and Southern Ontario as we again wake up to comfortable 50s to low 60s tomorrow morning. Wednesday forecastWe should get through most of Wednesday dry too with highs flirting with 90F, but stormy weather arrives toward dinner time and into the evening. The Storm Prediction Center has Metro Detroit placed in a Marginal Risk Area for Severe Weather late Wednesday and/or early Thursday.

It feels much more refreshing this morning with better sleeping weather this morning and tomorrow morning as well. You can expect mostly sunshine around Metro Detroit on this Monday and high temps in the mid 80s this afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center has Metro Detroit placed in a Marginal Risk Area for Severe Weather late Wednesday and/or early Thursday. Were back in the sunshine Friday and Saturday with low to mid 80s both days. Sunday is again near 90F and unstable bringing afternoon storm chances to end the weekend.