More storms on Friday, then Metro Detroit gets a break in the weather
Another chance of severe weather is in the forecast for Southeast Michigan before the Labor Day holiday weekend begins.
The CBS News Detroit weather team has declared Friday to be a NEXT Weather Alert Day, stepping up forecasts and announcements as needed.
Storm alerts issued on Friday
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued at 8:24 a.m. Friday for part of Eaton County, just west of Lansing, according to National Weather Service in Detroit.
A flood advisory was issued at 8:30 a.m. for part of Livingston County.
A flood advisory was issued at 9:26 a.m. Friday for parts of Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
There were over a dozen cancellations and about 150 flight delays on Friday morning at Detroit Metro Airport as a result of that wave of storms.
The National Weather Service has placed Southeast Michigan in a marginal risk or slight risk zone for severe weather, with the greatest concern generally south of M-59 this morning and near the Ohio border this afternoon.
A stalled front, very moist air, and an active weather pattern will provide enough instability and wind shear for a few thunderstorms to become strong or severe.
Damaging wind gusts and hail are the primary severe threats, while an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out; heavy rain and localized flooding are also significant concerns given the recent rainfall and potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same areas. This comes as Metro Detroit is still in cleanup mode from storms that struck on Wednesday and Thursday.
Looking ahead
The good news is that Friday looks like the last unsettled day for now, with storms diminishing and conditions improving tonight into Saturday. The weekend should turn noticeably cooler, less humid, and increasingly sunny, setting up a much quieter Labor Day weekend.
