Weather
Monday Storms: 'Damaging Winds' Up To 60 MPH
Storms moving west to east across the state are expected to produce severe winds and thunderstorms Monday afternoon into the evening.
METRO DETROIT, MI — Michiganders will start their week off with a bout of severe storms moving west to east across the state. A storm warning is in effect for the following counties all across the southern part of the state.
Around Metro Detroit there is a slight chance of severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon, but the primary risk will be damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Isolated quarter-sized hail will also be possible.
The greatest threat for the severe storms is between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., according to the forecast, with a lesser risk until midnight.
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Prepare for showers on Tuesday afternoon, before we head into a mild week.
The west side of the state will be dealing with heavy rainfall, larger hail and possible flooding, according to the forecast.
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Take a look at the full weekly forecast:
Monday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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