Severe Storms Possible Across Detroit Area Wednesday: What To Know

SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN — There is a strong chance for severe thunderstorms across southeastern Michigan on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The storms are expected to move into the region during the afternoon and early evening hours when highs reach the upper 80s, the weather service said.

Forecasters warned the storms can produce heavy downpours and damaging winds reaching up to 60 miles per hour.

All of Southeast Michigan is under a marginal (level 1/5) risk for severe storms Wednesday.

More showers and storms are possible across southeastern Michigan on Thursday, but forecasters do not expect any severe weather.

A cool front will push highs slightly below average for Friday, before 80-degree temperatures return for the weekend, the weather service said.

Here is the full NWS forecast for southeastern Michigan:

Wednesday: Storms; High 86, Low 73

Thursday: Storms; High 85, Low 62

Friday: Sunny; High 78, Low 63

Saturday: Chance of Storms; High 84, Low 68

Sunday: Sunny; High 83, Low 64