Weather
Afternoon Storms, High Winds To Hit Region Thursday
According to the National Weather Service, the primary threat will be strong winds and possibly severe thunderstorms.

SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN — Potentially severe storms are crossing lower Michigan Thursday afternoon. Expect to see some lightning and a primary risk of high winds, up to 60 mph. This storm warning is in effect for Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Genesee and Shiawassee counties.
Expect a chance of showers from the early afternoon until 11 p.m. We’ll then head into a mostly sunny weekend with highs in the low 80s.
Here’s a look at your weekend weather forecast:
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Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday night
A chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
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