High winds and mixed-precip storm hitting SE Michigan
Key Questions
What weather warnings are in effect for Southeast Michigan?
Red Flag warnings for southwest winds of 15-25 mph are active until 7 PM due to fire risk. Frost and freeze warnings are also in place, along with expectations of showers Thursday and storms Saturday.
What severe storm risks are forecasted for mid-May?
Heat and humidity on May 17 could bring severe thunderstorms with risks of tornadoes and severe warnings north of M-59. Hail, 76 mph wind gusts, and downed trees are possible in affected areas.
How are ongoing conditions impacting emergency services?
Pollen, air quality issues, power outages, MVCs, fires, and GSWs are contributing to CAD activity. Whitmer is seeking a FEMA extension for April tornado and flooding aid to support recovery and EMS operations.
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.