Metro Detroit school and after-school program closings have started to come in as there is a threat of potential flooding, damaging winds, hail, and even strong tornadoes.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed the majority of our region under an Enhanced Risk for severe thunderstorms today, which is the highest threat level we have seen so far this season.
Meteorologists predict that the region could receive 2-3 inches of rainfall in total, posing flooding threats throughout the area.
A tornado watch has been issued for all counties in Southeast Michigan until 4 p.m. Wednesday. The watch includes Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, Livingston, Lenawee, St. Clair, Genesee, and Lapeer counties.
Here is the timeline for Wednesday’s storms ⛈
- 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.: The first round of weather rolls in. This is when we have the strongest potential for severe storms.
- 5 p.m.-8 p.m.: Cold front pushes through. The latest data now has this line of storms less organized, given the greater potential for stronger storms earlier in the day.
The threat will diminish after 8 p.m.
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