Tornadoes, Severe Thunderstorms Can Hit MI As Temps Skyrocket

MICHIGAN — Severe thunderstorms are expected to roll though Michigan over the next days, including Wednesday afternoon when isolated tornadoes are possible, according to the National Weather Service.

The severe storms could move into lower Michigan sometime between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday as temperatures climb toward 70 degrees, the weather service said.

Forecasters warned the severe storms can produce heavy rain, gusty winds, hail and even tornadoes in some areas. The threat of tornadoes comes just after an EF-O tornado hit Dundee in Monroe County.

While most of Michigan's lower peninsula is under the severe threat, forecasters believe the greatest threat of severe weather could come across southeastern Michigan and much of the lower Great Lakes.

The weather service said the outlook for most of southeastern Michigan, including the metro Detroit area, is "enhanced," which means forecasters believe there is "high confidence that several storms will contain damaging winds, severe hail and/or tornadoes."

In addition, forecasters said similar to "intense storms your area may only experience once or twice per year."