Severe Storms Possible in Michigan Tonight

It hasn’t even been a week since deadly tornadoes tore through parts of Michigan, and now we’re already staring down the possibility of another round of dangerous weather tonight.

According to Fox 2 Detroit, Meteorologists are watching a nasty storm system moving across the Midwest that could bring strong thunderstorms into parts of Michigan tonight. Forecasters say the biggest threats tonight are strong winds, hail, heavy rain, and the possibility of a tornado.

The strongest storms are expected to stay farther south, but depending on how things develop, parts of Lower Michigan could still see some rough weather. And after what just happened a few days ago, it’s definitely going to keep people on edge.

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What About the Weather in Genesee County Tonight?

Right now, it looks like the strongest storms will likely stay farther south, but Genesee County isn’t completely in the clear. Depending on how things develop tonight, we could still see some rough weather move through.

What Time Could Storms Hit Michigan?

Right now, the window for storms looks like late evening into the overnight hours. Some areas may just see heavy rain and thunder, while others could deal with stronger storms depending on how the system develops.

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Spring in Michigan always brings some wild weather, but the crazy part is it’s not even spring yet. For example, today it was 70 degrees in Monroe while Marquette only hit 18. With temperature differences like that, we should be ready for just about anything.

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