Severe Storms Possible Across Detroit Area Late Monday

A line of severe storms is likely to roll through the Detroit area late Monday and into the overnight hours, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters warned the storms could develop as early as midnight and bring heavy downpours and strong winds reaching up to 60 miles per hour.

There is also a slight chance for large hail and an isolated tornado, according to NWS.

All of southeast Michigan is under a marginal risk (Level 1/5) for severe weather late Monday into early Tuesday morning.

Before the storms, highs Monday will reach the low 80s amid another smoky day across the Detroit region, according to NWS.

The region is under an air quality alert as forecasters warned the smoke from Canadian wildfires will be in the unhealthy for sensitive groups category.

The air quality across the Detroit area was 126 Monday afternoon, placing the region in the unhealthy range, according to AccuWeather forecasters.

Officials recommend avoiding strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma.

The hazy skies should clear out Tuesday when afternoon highs across the Detroit area climb into the upper 80s, according to NWS.

A stretch of cooler air then moves into the area with highs hovering around 80 degrees, according to NWS.

Here is the extended NWS forecast for the Detroit area:

Monday: Storms (late); High 83, Low 69

Tuesday: Sunny; High 86, Low 58

Wednesday: Sunny; High 76, Low 57

Thursday: Sunny; High 80, Low 61

Friday: Sunny; High 79, Low 64