Strong Thunderstorms Possible Tuesday: MI Weather

SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN — Strong thunderstorms are expected across southeastern Michigan Tuesday amid high heat and humidity, according to the National Weather Service.

The showers and storms should move into the southeastern Michigan region sometime during the late morning hours and the afternoon hours Tuesday when high temperatures reach the mid 80s, according to the weather service.

Forecasters do not expect the storms to be severe, but warned they could produce heavy downpours and strong wind gusts reaching up to 45 miles per hour.

Tuesday night should be clear into Wednesday afternoon when highs will reach 90 degrees, sparking chances for more showers and storms across the southeastern Michigan region, according to the weather service.

Highs will then stick in the upper 80s through Saturday with storm chances each day of the week before drier weather moves into southeastern Michigan on Sunday, according to the weather service.

Here is the extended forecast:

Tuesday: Chance of Storms; High 85, Low 70

Wednesday: Sunny/Storms; High 88, Low 72

Thursday: Chance of Storms; High 88, Low 71

Friday: Chance of Storms; High 85, Low 69

Saturday: Chance of Storms; High 86, Low 69