Severe Storms Could Hit This Weekend As Temps Reach 80s: MI Weather

SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN — Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are likely across southeastern Michigan this weekend when temperatures flirt with record highs, according to the National Weather Service.

High temperatures across southeastern Michigan will hit the mid 60s Friday before the first round of thunderstorms roll into the region during the nighttime hours, according to the weather service.

Stronger thunderstorms are expected to cross southeastern Michigan during the afternoon and evening hours Saturday when highs reach the upper 70s, according to the weather service.

Forecasters warned some of those storms can be severe with heavy downpours, large hail up to 1 inch in diameter and 60 mile per wind gusts, according to the weather service.

Most of southeastern Michigan is under a marginal threat (level 1 0f 5) for severe weather Saturday. Forecasters expect the strongest thunderstorms to develop northwest along a line from Adrian to Bad Axe.

More thunderstorms are expected to cross southeastern Michigan on Sunday afternoon when highs could break records, according to the weather service.

High temperatures on Sunday are expected to reach the lower 80s across southeastern Michigan, possibly breaking the current record which stands at 84 degrees in most areas, according to the weather service.

Thunderstorm chances stick around Monday as temperatures are expected to hit the 80s again across southeastern Michigan, according to the weather service.

Warmer temperatures will hang around southeastern Michigan through the early part of next week, though there are multiple chances for rain, according to the weather service.

Here's the National Weather Service's extended forecast for southeastern Michigan:

Friday: Sunny/Rain; High 64, Low 54

Saturday: Thunderstorms; High 77, Low 65

Sunday: Thunderstorms; High 81, Low 63

Monday: Thunderstorms; High 80, Low 62

Tuesday: Rain; High 77, Low 58