Wind Advisory in effect through Saturday Night; winds & rain expected for Metro Detroit -- Here’s what to expect
WIND ADVISORY: Until 9:00 PM Saturday Night - Wind gusts up to 50 MPH are possible across all of Southeastern Michigan. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Metro Detroit weather: Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms in the forecast
Most of us didn’t get any rain on Saturday, but a cluster of evening storms moving east from the Saginaw area raked the thumb with strong wind gusts and torrential downpours. Fortunately, we are starting our Sunday on a much quieter note.
Metro Detroit weather: More heat, humidity coupled with severe storm threat
Most of us didn’t get any rain on Saturday, but a cluster of evening storms moving east from the Saginaw area raked the thumb with strong wind gusts and torrential downpours. Fortunately, we are starting our Sunday on a much quieter note.
Metro Detroit weather: Wet, windy start to Friday
Rain showers Friday morning should taper off from southwest to northeast, and be out of the area by lunchtime. Skies become partly cloudy Friday night, with lows in the mid 30s. AdMore rain this weekendOur weekend gets off to a bright start with partly cloudy skies Saturday. Rain showers are likely Saturday night, with a rumble of thunder not out of the question. Any scattered, lingering light rain showers should end by Sunday morning, with Sunday skies becoming partly cloudy during the afternoon.
Metro Detroit weather: Windy Thursday with light rain
As expected, wind will increase Thursday, which will have a number of ramifications in our weather. Lakeshore flood warning, advisoryThe strong northeast wind will push water toward our coastlines, so a lakeshore flood warning has been issued for the Monroe County shoreline through 4 a.m. Friday. Thursday rainThe northeast wind is also coming from a source of drier Canadian air, and that air feeding into our area should keep the rain very light, with some areas just picking up drizzle. Northeast wind will continue at 15 to 25 mph, and will still have some gustiness. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- it’s easily one of the best in the nation.
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cnbc.comMetro Detroit weather: Winds of change are blowing
DETROIT – It’s been a windy night -- there have even been some gusts to around 40 mph. The notable exception being you poor folks immediately north of the very cold waters of Lakes Erie and St. Clair. Highs should reach the low to mid 60s (17 to 18 degrees Celsius), and then start falling rapidly by late-afternoon. Mostly sunny, breezy and cooler on Friday, with highs in the low to mid 50s (11 to 12 degrees Celsius). Mostly sunny and still cooler on Saturday, with highs in the mid 40s (8 degrees Celsius).
High winds bring potential for more power outages today in SE Michigan
Another windy day in Southeast Michigan means another chance of power outages. IMPORTANT PERSPECTIVE: On Sunday, we had gusts between 50 and 60 mph, which caused around 250,000 power outages. Today’s wind won’t be that strong, but still could bring down a few limbs. As of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, just under 3,000 customers were without power, according to DTE Energy’s outage center. How to check the outage mapYou can find the DTE Outage Map here or on the DTE Energy app.
Metro Detroit weather: Less wind, but tracking some snowflakes
Also remember that wind is usually stronger over the water due to lack of friction from terrain, buildings and trees. Highs in the mid 40s (7 to 8 degrees Celsius), which will feel colder of course due to the wind. Partly cloudy Wednesday night, with lows in the low 30s (0 degrees Celsius). Partly cloudy Thursday night, with lows in the mid 40s (7 to 8 degrees Celsius). Highs could top 60 degrees (15 to 16 degrees Celsius) if we keep the sun long enough into the day!
Intense wind brings down trees, causes mass power outages across Metro Detroit
METRO DETROIT – Strong winds Sunday brought down trees and caused mass power outages across Metro Detroit. MORE: Metro Detroit weather: Wind Advisory now in effectAs of 6:40 p.m. Sunday, more than 195,000 DTE customers are without power. The outages are spread across Metro Detroit with a large number near West Bloomfield. Ryan Stow, with DTE, said there have been about 1,000 downed power lines across Metro Detroit. DTE crews are assessing damage, and making repairs and restoring power, in areas where it is safe to do so.
Tracking power outages in SE Michigan -- Nov. 1, 2020
DETROIT – High winds blowing through southeast Michigan Sunday are causing power outages throughout the region. Wind advisories are in effect for 11 SE Michigan counties on Sunday afternoon. You can check the DTE outage map here. More than 80 DTE crews are working to restore power to DTE Energy customers. Report an outage to DTE here.