Impending Severe Storms Threaten Metro Detroit and Chicago with Damaging Winds and Hail

Metro Detroit is under a slight risk for severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds up to 60 mph, large hail, isolated tornadoes, and isolated flooding possible. The storms are expected to start in mid-Michigan and transition into an organized squall line moving through Southeast Michigan. The severe threat will diminish overnight into Friday, with a slight chance of spotty showers lingering. The weekend will be less humid with a mix of sun and clouds, and highs in the low 80s. Meanwhile, a dangerous heat wave will continue in the Southwest and South, with oppressive heat indices and record high temperatures expected.