'Enhanced' Potential For Tornadoes, Golf Ball-Sized Hail, Flash Flooding As Storms Strike Metro Detroit Monday
"It has the potential to be one of the stronger storms we've seen in a while."
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"It has the potential to be one of the stronger storms we've seen in a while."
Big storms could create a different kind of fireworks for metro Detroit Monday.
"They actually act as our eyes and ears," said Vicki Wolber, the Director of Emergency Management in Macomb County.
"Detroit right now sits in fifth place for the coldest month of all time..."
As Detroit tied a record low Monday, cities across the state broke decades-old records the National Weather Service reports.
The National Weather Service said Wednesday that 20.4 inches of snow fell in Ottawa County near Allendale and 17.2 inches fell in East Grand Rapids.
"Lots of flooding, downed wires, downed trees, traffic lights out — it's a mess,"
Trained spotters for the National Weather Service report a 65 miles per hour wind gust around 7:30 p.m. near Holly.
The National Weather Service offers an explanation for the fall-like temps.
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for the overnight hours for some areas of southeast Michigan.
Meteorologists are tracking a so-called "derecho" weather pattern that could spawn severe windstorms in major Midwest metro areas with gusts as strong as 100 mph.
The National Weather Service holds Skywarn Spotter Training classes this Spring in southeast Michigan.
Melting of abundant winter snowfall and rains are expected to result in high water levels in many of Michigan's rivers this spring, creating flooding and affecting recreation.
A late winter storm has dumped as much as 15 inches of snow on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with up to 2 feet forecast in places.
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory in effect until 10 p.m.
Sleet, freezing rain and snow are expected to hit Metro Detroit Thursday night into Friday morning.
As the east coast braces for the impact of Hurricane Sandy, a wind advisory is in effect in Southeast Michigan.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from noon Thursday til 9 p.m. Saturday, when temperatures are expected to inch toward 100 degrees in Metro Detroit.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been posted for Livingston, Lapeer, Genesee counties and to the north and west.
According to the National Weather Service, the primary threats will be large hail up to an inch in diameter and winds as strong as 60 miles per hour.
First Forecast: You Ask, We Answer is a half-hour special designed to help you prepare for the spring season and learn about severe weather. Chat live with the First Forecast team at CBSDetroit.com during the broadcast.
The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for Southeastern Michigan. The advisory will remain in effect until 11:00 Monday morning.
The National Weather Service has confirmed three tornadoes touched down in southeast Michigan on Thursday.
Hold on to your hat, because it's a gusty night in Metro Detroit.
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