Thunderstorms caused flash flooding in portions of West Virginia and spawned a tornado in Kentucky, while a wintry mix coated trees and roads and even dropped “thunder ice” in several states.

Atmospheric moisture will fuel afternoon and evening storms. Overall conditions will be favorable for some storms to become strong as a cold front sweeps southward.

Storms hit Metro Detroit hard around 13 Mile Road in Southfield, Berkley, and Beverly Hills Wednesday night.

Metro Detroit weather forecast for June 5, 2024, and beyond.

A 4Warn Weather Alert day is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon and evening as a line of strong storms moves through Metro Detroit.

High temperatures this afternoon are on pace to climb into the upper 60s crushing the previous record high of 63 degrees set back in 1976.

Severe storms caused flooding and power outages across Metro Detroit overnight into Thursday morning.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Rain returns for Thursday as we go under a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Highs return to 80 degrees.

Storms are heading toward Metro Detroit on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday this week. Here’s when they’ll arrive and when they’ll be strongest.

The National Weather Service issued a Tornado warning Friday night for Oakland and Livingston counties until 10:30 p.m. but those have since expired.

The weather system that is bringing cool, wet weather is also lowering the air pressure. That means that people who are sensitive to changes in air pressure may develop mild headaches or achy joints.

Severe storms caused trampolines to go flying and uprooted massive trees in Livonia.

Potentially severe storms are forecast to move through Southeast Michigan on Thursday, July 20.

We are in peak storm season and we know that means power outages. A generator is all you need to help keep the lights on when the sky gets dark, but do you know how to install it?

Metro Detroit is under a marginal risk for severe storms from 12 p.m. until about 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Hurricanes are one of several types of tropical cyclones that occur in oceans and coastal regions. Here's how they differ from other storms.

Hurricanes -- like the storm currently making landfall in Florida -- are one of several types of tropical cyclones that occur in oceans and coastal regions.

There are many ways to categorize a hurricane. The storm’s central pressure is one way. The height of its storm surge is another. How much rain it drops is another. And, of course, the strength of its wind is another. But what causes a hurricane to strengthen or weaken? The answer is simple enough, but multifaceted.

We’re tracking the potential for strong to severe storms this afternoon in Metro Detroit.

The early morning rain and thunder is settling down as the showers move out of the area through the rest of this Wednesday morning.

We had to close a few windows early this Tuesday morning if you opened them as the cold front came through late yesterday. Temperatures here in Metro Detroit are in the middle and upper 50s outside your home under mostly clear skies and a lighter wind NW 5-10mph and with some of that patchy fog. Fog is unavoidable for parts of our area following a little bit of rain and a dip in morning temps. It will warm nicely throughout the day today with sun and a shift in the wind.

Tropical Storm Danielle has strengthened into a hurricane - the first of an unusually quiet storm season.

Local 4 has seen extensive damage across Metro Detroit, and Tuesday night, one Macomb County family will have to make repairs to their new home.

DTE Energy said strong winds that tore through Michigan Monday night took down more than 3,000 power lines.

A girl was electrocuted after coming into contact with an electrical line that had fallen in the city of Monroe during as severe storms crossed through Southeast Michigan Monday night.

Several schools are closed Tuesday morning due to power outages caused by strong storms in Metro Detroit Monday night.

Here is your latest update on Monday's storms and showers.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

After a dry weekend, showers and thunderstorms are expected Monday, some could be strong to severe

Showers and storms continue to move through southeast Michigan Sunday afternoon, giving way to heavy downpours and some gusty winds.

Expect the showers and thunderstorms to continue as we head into the overnight hours tonight and become more numerous after midnight tonight.

Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties are under a heat advisory until 10 p.m. Sunday.

That was an impressive line of storms late Wednesday creating dozens of severe storm reports from wind damage to hail and super soaking cells.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Calmer weather arrives in time for tomorrow and Tuesday with sunshine and warm, comfortable conditions.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are moving through southeast Michigan this afternoon, and with these a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for all of southeast Michigan until 8pm this evening.

Severe weather alerts are in effect Wednesday for every county across Southeast Michigan.

If you step outside early today, you know that we are not yet over the hump of heat here in Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is your Metro Detroit Weather

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Good Wednesday morning! It’s starting to feel a little nicer out there after a cold front came through late Tuesday leaving Metro Detroit temperatures in the middle and upper 60s as you head out today. Conditions are mostly dry even though clouds are pouring in here with just a few very light rain showers here and there through the morning drive on this Hump Day. We will be on the fringe of showers and shower chances the next few days and today is no exception.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here’s a look at what to expect around Metro Detroit for Monday afternoon and into the next few days, as storms are anticipated.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Detroit residents are voicing their concerns about safety and blocking traffic while trees come crashing down after severe storms.

We’re tracking potentially severe storms moving into Metro Detroit on Monday night, in two different waves.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

We’re tracking rain showers and storms expected to move through Southeast Michigan on Sunday, April 24.

Several Southeastern Michigan counties are under a flood watch Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning due to heavy rain showers.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued in Wayne County until 1:15 p.m. Wednesday.

Does it look like it’s about to rain when you look out your window? Well, the Local 4Casters are expecting plenty of wet weather in Metro Detroit over the next three days.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here are some pictures and videos of the damage left by a tornado in the Gaylord area.

A tornado touched down Friday in the area of Gaylord, Michigan, the National Weather Service confirmed.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the Metro Detroit weather forecast update for May 18, 2022.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Welcome to Saturday, Motown.

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Here is the Metro Detroit weather forecast update for May 11, 2022.

Here is the Metro Detroit weather forecast update for May 10, 2022.

We’re tracking a lot of rain moving through Southeast Michigan on Tuesday, with 1-2 inches possible in some areas.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Showers and storms come closer and overrun Detroit and southeast Michigan Saturday night. Rain becomes heavy with flashes of lightning and rumbles of thunder while many try to sleep.

We’re tracking rain showers and storms expected to move through Southeast Michigan on Sunday, April 24.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

At 4:50 p.m., firefighters responded to a house fire on the 2500 block of Bunker Hill Road.

We’re tracking rain as it moves through Southeast Michigan on Sunday, March 6, as well as snow as it moves through the region on Monday, March 7 and into March 8.

There was a lot of interest in this week’s storm, not just here in southeast Michigan, but over the entire eastern half of the nation.

We’re tracking a winter storm as it moves through Southeastern Michigan Sunday morning.

We’re tracking a winter storm as it approaches Southeast Michigan Saturday.

A powerful storm system is blowing through the Great Plains and Midwest, combining with unusually warm temperatures to close highways and prompt numerous tornado warnings.

Following severe winds that caused tens of thousands of power outages across Michigan Saturday, utility company Consumers Energy says power should be restored to most by the end of Monday.

Some streets in Dearborn Heights flooded overnight due to heavy downpours that moved through the area.

The governor of Kentucky is holding a news conference Saturday morning to discuss the deadly tornadoes that ripped through the state overnight Friday.

DTE Energy on Thursday announced a plan to invest billions of dollars into Michigan’s electric grid following a summer of continuous power outages across Southeast Michigan.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the Metro Detroit weather forecast update for Oct. 18, 2021 afternoon and evening.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

A state of emergency has been declared in Orion Township following last week’s flooding.

Tonight will be mild with temperatures closer to our average highs rather than our average lows for this time or year. Tomorrow will feel more like August than October. Showers and storms return tomorrow night, and some may be nasty. It remains warmer than average most of this week. More fall-like weather will be reserved for the end of this week.

Warm weather continues to influence evening and overnight conditions. Usually, we’d be using our furnaces and car heaters this time of year. This evening we can enjoy an outdoor evening stroll without a jacket then sleep safely with the windows up overnight. Tomorrow will feel more like August than October. Showers and storms return tomorrow night, and some may be nasty. It remains warmer than average most of this week.

The gray days of autumn continue with lingering low-hanging clouds, some fog and mist with scattered showers returning. Despite cloudiness, temperatures will be above average. As it remains warm, more rain is expected Friday, but some sunshine returns this weekend.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Scammers are targeting thousands in Metro Detroit who dealt with storm-related problems over the summer.

Significant showers and thunderstorms activity is taking place this evening for parts of Southeast Michigan.