Thunderstorms are expected before 9 a.m. and again during the afternoon. The primary threat from these storms will be heavy rain.
A flood watch is in effect until 11 a.m., according to the National Weather Service, including the following areas: Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties
Thunderstorms are expected before 9 a.m. and again during the afternoon. The primary threat from these storms will be heavy rain. Storm motion will be west to east at 40 mph.
Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are likely within the stronger thunderstorm activity. Heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding issues within low-lying areas, river and stream basins, and in urban areas.
A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Today’s high will be near 82. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Friday, a chance of showers after 8 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent..
Friday night, partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday, sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Saturday night, partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday, showers likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
Sunday night, showers likely before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday, mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Monday night, partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday, mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Tuesday night, partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
