High winds and mixed-precip storm hitting SE Michigan
Key Questions
What weather warnings are currently active for southeast Michigan?
Red Flag warnings for southwest winds of 15-25 mph are in effect until 7 PM due to elevated fire risk. Frost and freeze warnings have also been issued, increasing risks of hypothermia, slips, and motor vehicle crashes.
What storm activity is expected later in the week and in May?
Showers are forecast for Thursday and storms for Saturday. On May 17, heat and humidity could bring severe thunderstorm risks including tornadoes and severe warnings north of M-59, with potential hail, 76 mph wind gusts, and downed trees.
Is Detroit making changes to its gunshot detection technology?
The Detroit Police Department is seeking bids for gunshot detection technology that could replace its current ShotSpotter system. This relates to ongoing monitoring of GSW incidents and CAD activity in the area.
Red Flag SW winds 15-25mph till 7PM fire risk; frost/freeze warnings (hypo/slips/MVCs); Thu showers/Sat storms; May 17 heat/humidity + severe thunderstorm risks (tornado/severe warnings north of M-59, hail/wind 76mph gusts, downed trees). Ongoing pollen/AQ/outages/MVCs/fires/GSWs/Ceasefire/gunshot CAD; DPD Walk a Mile resumes. Whitmer seeks FEMA extension for Apr tornadoes/flooding aid impacting recovery/EMS ops. New Southfield pursuit fiery crash damaged Detroit homes.