Saturday is shaping up to have late afternoon thunderstorms. The forecast shows these are probably going to be scattered storms, but some of them could be severe, so you’ll want to keep an eye on the sky – and the radar – if you’re doing outside work or if you have any fun outdoor plans today.
This afternoon’s storm window is roughly 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., but some areas will see rain continue or even ramp up into the evening hours. Our severe weather threat today includes high winds gusting to 60 mph, large hail and even an isolated tornado, according to the National Weather Service. The biggest threat for severe weather is going to be over the southern two-thirds of the state. Areas near I-96 could see the most storm activity.
Here are the NWS forecast details broken out by zones across Michigan :
West Michigan: Potentially significant rainfall this afternoon as thunderstorms are expected to move into the area after 2 p.m. today. Rainfall could reach a half an inch.
Temperatures will climb to around 84 degrees under increasing cloud cover, with southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph.
The stormy weather will begin to taper off this evening. Tonight’s low temperature will dip to around 65 degrees.
Ann Arbor and Detroit: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast to develop after 4 p.m. today as clouds increase throughout the day. Temperatures will reach a high near 84 degrees.
The chance of precipitation during the day remains at 30%. The likelihood of rain increases significantly tonight, with showers and thunderstorms probable before 2 a.m., followed by a chance of showers continuing overnight. The National Weather Service puts the chance of precipitation at 70% for the evening hours.
Flint and Saginaw: Increasing clouds and a slight chance of rain are in the forecast for today, with thunderstorms possible by late afternoon.
Today’s high temperature will reach near 82 degrees with south southwest winds of 6 to 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. There’s a 20% chance of showers between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., followed by a slight chance of both showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.
The likelihood of precipitation increases significantly tonight, with a 60% chance of showers and possibly thunderstorms before midnight. Showers may continue between midnight and 3 a.m. under mostly cloudy skies.
Northern Lower Michigan: Thunderstorms are expected throughout the day, with the heaviest precipitation likely during the mid-afternoon hours.
Today will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature near 78 degrees. There’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., followed by a more significant threat between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. when showers are likely and thunderstorms possible. After 5 p.m., the chance of showers and thunderstorms will continue.
Upper Peninsula: Rain showers, potentially mixed with a couple thunderstorms, are expected this morning in Upper Michigan. Expect showers to end from west to east in the afternoon. Tonight and Sunday, wildfire smoke may return to the area.
Generative AI was used to produce an initial draft of this story based on data from the National Weather Service. It was reviewed, edited and expanded by MLive staff.
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