Michigan Braces for Severe Weather: Tornadoes and Hail Threat Loom

Michigan is at an increased risk of severe weather today, with a line of thunderstorms expected to develop over northwest Lower Michigan and move southeast through the afternoon. The storms have the potential to produce severe weather, including 60 mph gusts, hail larger than one inch, and isolated tornadoes. The southeastern part of Lower Michigan, including Ann Arbor and Detroit, is particularly at risk for large hail, with a 10 percent chance of two inch or larger hail. Residents are advised to take precautions to protect their vehicles, such as parking them in a garage or covered parking ramp. The intensity of the storms will depend on the amount of sunshine and heating throughout the day.