Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect Until 8 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for portions of southeast Michigan, including Hartland.

According to the alert, there is a risk of severe storms this afternoon and through the evening.

"Damaging wind gusts over 60 mph and 1-inch hail will be the primary threats, although an isolated tornado will be possible as well," the alert states.

Heavy rainfall is also expected with the storms.

The severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Monday.