Severe Weather In Southeast MI: Rain, Winds In Store For Thursday

SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN — Parts of southeast Michigan could see excessive rains and severe weather, with winds gusting up to 60 mph Thursday, according to a forecast by the National Weather Service in White Lake.

According to the weather service, there is a marginal risk for severe weather across the region, with storms possibly producing damaging winds and heavy rainfall.

There also is a slight risk for excessive rainfall on a line stretching from Ann Arbor to Detroit, according to the National Weather Service. Total rainfall amounts could reach 1-2 inches through Sunday, with more than 3 inches of rain possible in some spots.

The National Weather Service reported Thursday morning that severe weather would be most likely between 3-9 p.m. The majority of heavy rainfall likely would not be Thursday, but "narrow corridors of heavy rainfall exceeding 1 inch will be possible by this evening."

While pea-size hail is possible and winds up to 60 mph can prove damaging, Michiganders in the southeast part of the state can rest a little easier with the National Weather Service reporting there is a "very low threat" of tornadoes. The state has already seen several in 2021.

Michiganders also can breathe a little easier with the weather service reporting Thursday that no widespread flooding is anticipated.

More showers are expected between 2 p.m. Friday and 8 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Rainfall rates may exceed 1 inch per 30 minutes through Saturday.