Metro Detroit Weather: Thunderstorms, 60 MPH Winds Wednesday: NWS

METRO DETROIT — A passing warm front will push Wednesday's metro Detroit temperatures into the low 70s, bringing afternoon rain showers, before heavier rain with the chance of severe thunderstorms Wednesday night, meteorologists warned.

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather lookout for southeastern Michigan from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. when widespread thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rain, strong wind gusts and deadly lighting, meteorologists warned.

The strong winds are expected to be the main threat from these storms, as the National Weather Service warned they will reach 60 miles per hour at times.

Although an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out in southeastern Michigan, there will be greater tornado outbreak chances in parts of Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana, where much of the worst weather will hit, meteorologists said.

The strong winds and thunderstorms will push their way into Thursday morning across metro Detroit, when heavy downpours could create a tricky morning commute, the National Weather Service said.

Consistent wind gusts of 35 to 45 miles per hour were expected Thursday morning in the metro Detroit area, as a cold front moves in, keeping temperatures in the mid 50s, the National Weather Service said.

After Thursday morning's thunderstorms and strong wind gusts through the day, Thursday looks calm, with lows staying in the low 40s under partly cloudy skies, the National Weather Service said.

Friday looks similar to Thursday in the metro Detroit region, where temperatures will only reach the mid 50s under windy conditions, the National Weather Service said.

Consistent winds of 14 to 21 miles per hour with gusts up to 33 miles per hour were expected Friday afternoon, before spotty rain showers make their way through Friday night, the National Weather Service said. However, no severe weather was expected.