Severe weather expected in SE Michigan: Here’s what to prepare for

DETROIT – Southeastern Michigan is under a moderate risk for severe weather Wednesday afternoon.

That is a Level 4 on a 1 to 5 scale of severity risk.

• Watch live Michigan radar and severe weather coverage
• SE Michigan under severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m.

Tornado probability

Most of the state of Michigan has a 5% chance for a tornado within 25 miles of a location. That may not sound like a lot, but remember tornadoes are pretty rare, making this a notable risk.

Damaging wind probability

The probability for damaging wind gusts, possibly approaching 70 mph, is a 45% chance within 25 miles of any location in southeastern Michigan.

Large hail probability

There is a 15% chance for large hail within 25 miles of any location.

Here are the key messages to know to stay safe during a severe weather event:

Severe weather resources:

• Track the Michigan Weather Radar here
• Find the latest Severe Weather Alerts here
• Find more weather forecast articles at Weather Center
• Share a weather photo to StormPins

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