DETROIT – A tornado watch has been issued for 10 counties in Southeast Michigan until 2 a.m. Friday.
The watch was issued at 10:24 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
It’s in effect for Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Monroe, Lenawee, St. Clair, Lapeer, Livingston, and Genesee counties.
Severe storms are currently moving across the state of Michigan and are making their way toward Metro Detroit.
Our area is under a 4Warn Weather alert because of that line of potentially severe thunderstorms.
Damaging straight-line winds appear to be the primary threat, but large hail, localized flooding, and an isolated tornado are also possible.
The strongest storms could produce wind gusts around 70 mph if the line remains organized as it crosses Lower Michigan.
Winds of that strength can down trees, damage roofs and siding, knock out power, and make travel hazardous.
The nighttime timing adds another layer of concern.