Thunderstorms, Flash Floods, High Winds Possible Wednesday

SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN — It’s cooling down around Michigan and storm motion is picking up. Wednesday afternoon is expected to bring possible thunderstorms in the region, including the chance for flash flooding and damaging winds.

According to the National Weather Service, gusts 50-60 mph are the primary threat, but forecasters also warn of other severe weather like isolated tornadoes during the storm course.

Showers will continue through the week and we drop down to cooler temps in the 30s and 40s by Friday.

Here’s a look at the full forecast:

Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely between 2am and 5am. Low around 58. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday
Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 55 by 5pm. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Thursday night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind around 11 mph.

Friday night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

Saturday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

Subscribe to Patch for more regional news and real-time alerts. Connect with Detroit Patch on Facebook. Image via Shutterstock