DETROIT – The severe weather threat for Southeast Michigan on Tuesday has been upgraded to an “enhanced” risk.
Another round of storms is expected in Metro Detroit on Tuesday night, triggering a 4Warn Weather Alert. Click here to learn more about what that means.
All of Southeast Michigan was originally under a “slight” risk for severe weather -- that’s a level 2 on a 1-5 scale. But on Tuesday morning, that was upgraded to “enhanced,” which is a level 3 out of 5.
What does that mean? The tornado risk has been increased from 2% to 5%, and the strength of a spin-up could be more intense. The severe gust potential was also elevated from 15% to 30%.
The main window for severe weather is from 8 p.m. Tuesday through 2 a.m. Wednesday. Heavy rain will likely continue later into Wednesday morning.
Storms will likely be capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 mph, large hail, flooding, and isolated tornadoes.
Rainfall projections from Tuesday night through Wednesday night are around 1.5 inches, though some areas could see 2-4 inches.
Warm conditions will continue this week, with high temperatures in the 70s and low 80s. Another round of scattered storms is possible Thursday, and there’s also a threat Saturday.
A cold front will drop temperatures by nearly 20 degrees on Sunday night.