Strong storms possible Thursday in Metro Detroit -- here’s when and where

Storms most likely south of I-94 on Thursday afternoon, evening

DETROIT – Strong storms are possible Thursday in Metro Detroit as waves of rain continue across the area.

Rain, storm chances Thursday

Widely scattered to numerous showers moved into Southeast Michigan on Thursday morning, with some non-severe thunderstorms. You might have heard a rumble of thunder during your morning commute.

Rounds of rainfall will continues across the area throughout the day.

There’s a marginal risk for strong to severe storms -- specifically on Thursday afternoon and evening. These are most likely south of I-94.

Temperature changes

We’ll reach temperatures in the low 70s in the wake of a passing warm front, but a trailing cold front will bring cooler conditions back for a couple of days.

Winds will gust between 20-25 mph as the cold front passes Thursday afternoon and evening.

Friday forecast

Light rain showers will carry into Friday.

Otherwise, the day will be cloudy and slightly cooler. High temperatures will be in the 60s.

Weekend weather

Saturday will be mostly cloudy and cooler, with highs in the low 60s.

Sunday is the pick day of the weekend, as highs reach the mid-60s under partly cloudy skies.

Next week

Warmer weather will build back in with temperatures in the 70s for the first half of next week.


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Ashlee Baracy is an Emmy award-winning meteorologist who was born and raised in Metro Detroit. You can catch her 4Warn Weather forecasts weekday mornings, at noon and streaming on Local4+.

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