DETROIT – There are two rounds of possible storms approaching Metro Detroit on Wednesday, and the second brings a stronger chance of severe weather.
It’s a warm start to your Wednesday as turbulent weather looms. We will rise into the mid-80 as those rounds of storms approach this afternoon/evening.
A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued in anticipation of these storms.
Here’s what you need to know:
Timing
Scattered to numerous severe thunderstorms will be possible as early as this afternoon, but the greatest threat will be this evening.
- Round 1: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Round 2: 6 p.m. to midnight.
Risk level
There is a slight to enhanced risk for severe weather today in most of Southeast Michigan.
The level 3 (out of 5) enhanced risk includes Western Wayne, Livingston, Washtenaw, Monroe and Lenawee counties.
The remaining part of Metro Detroit -- stretching up to Cass City (north of I-69) -- is under the level 2 slight risk.
Threats
The main threat is damaging wind gusts to 70 mph or greater and heavy rain. Average rainfall totals will be around 1-1.5 inches, but we could see isolated higher amounts up to 3 inches.
The heavier rainfall will track north of I-94. A few tornadoes are possible. Large hail (1”+) is also possible, but is a secondary severe weather threat.
Rest of the week
Juneteenth will start with some early morning lingering showers before clouds break, giving way to afternoon sunshine. Highs will be around 80.
We rise back into the mid-80s on Friday under mostly sunny skies.
Weekend/next week
We’re tracking a heat wave! A dome of heat builds across the region this weekend and beyond.
A dry, sunny stretch with temperatures in the 90s starting on Saturday through early next week with triple digit heat indices.