Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until Midnight
DETROIT (WWJ) - More severe storms may be rolling through Metro Detroit. The National Weather Service has issues a severe thunderstorm watch, in effect for all of Michigan until midnight, Tuesday.
WWJ TV Chief Meteorologist Jim Madaus says a cold front situated just east of the central plains will be moving toward us Tuesday night and could bring with it some severe weather.
The National Weather Service predicts thunderstorms aren't likely to hit Southeast Michigan until Tuesday evening. Damaging winds in excess of 70 mph are the primary concern. However, forecasters say the strongest storms will also be capable of producing large-size hail.
Meantime, a Heat Advisory remains in effect for southeast Michigan until 8 p.m. Tuesday, with temps expected to reach 90 degrees. (More on this).
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Here's the Forecast from the WWJ Weather Team:
Tuesday - Sunny during the morning. Partly sunny during the afternoon. Highs 89 to 93. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph...increasing to 10 to 20 mph late.
Tuesday Night - Mostly cloudy during the evening. Mostly clear overnight. Showers and thunderstorms likely during the evening...some storms may be severe -- large hail and damaging winds possible. Lows 63 to 67. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph...turning to west. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Wednesday - Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs 79 to 83. West winds 10 to 15 mph...increasing to 15 to 25 mph.Lows 56 to 60.
Thursday - Mostly sunny...becoming partly sunny during the afternoon. Highs 74 to 78. North winds 5 to 10 mph. A chance of showers and thunderstorms at night. Lows 59 to 63.
Friday - Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs 79 to 83. Chance of rain 30 percent. Partly cloudy during the evening. Lows 65 to 69.
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