Tornadoes, Flooding, Strong Winds Could Hit MI Thursday

METRO DETROIT — Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit southeastern Michigan on Thursday, bringing damaging winds, large hail and possibly even a tornado, according to the National Weather Service.

The thunderstorms are expected to roll into the region sometime during the afternoon hours when temperatures reach the mid 80s, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters warned some storms could bring heavy rainfall causing localized flooding, 1-inch hail, wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour and even a possible tornado to the region.

"A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists Thursday for areas mainly south of M-59. Damaging winds and large hail to 1" diameter looking to be the main threats. Storms may develop as scattered cells before transitioning into a squall line," the weather service said on Twitter.

Forecasters placed southeastern Michigan in the slight risk category, level 2 out of 5, meaning conditions are for favorable for "short-lived or not widespread, isolated intense storms."

The severe weather and thunderstorms should fade away sometime during the nighttime hours Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.