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SKYWARN Macomb CountyActive Weather Items (2 total)
Area: Midland; Bay; Huron; Saginaw; Tuscola; Sanilac; Shiawassee; Genesee; Lapeer; St. Clair; Livingston; Oakland; Macomb; Washtenaw; Wayne; Lenawee; Monroe
INSTRUCTIONS - WHAT TO DO:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Michigan, including the following areas, Bay, Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Midland, Monroe, Oakland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Tuscola, Washtenaw and Wayne. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - In the last 10 days, most of southeastern Michigan has seen 1.5 to 4.5 inches of rainfall which has saturated soils before the main spring green up. Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely tonight and continuing through Thursday evening. Over this span of time, an additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall are expected with 3 to 4 inches possible in some areas dependent on thunderstorm coverage and tracks. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area: Macomb County
Land Forecast
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Marine Forecast
Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake St. ClairView Full Report
000 FLUS43 KDTX 150853 HWODTX Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 453 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026 MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-160930- Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer- St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe- 453 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight There is an Slight Risk of severe weather south of M-59 and a marginal Risk north this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds of 60+ mph is the primary hazard, but large hail and isolated tornadoes are possible as well. Storm motion will be east up to 45 mph. Any training of storms could lead to localized flooding. All of SE MI is under a Flood Watch tonight for locally heavy rainfall. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday There is a marginal risk of severe weather Thursday across the Greater Detroit Metro area. All of SE MI is under a Flood Watch through Thursday evening due to the repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and evening. $$ LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-160930- Lake St Clair- Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI- Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore- Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore- Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore- Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI- Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI- Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI- Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore- Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore- Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore- 453 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake St Clair. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight There is a marginal to slight risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds of 50+ knots is the primary hazard, but large hail and isolated waterspouts are possible as well. Storm motion will be east around 40 knots. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday There is a marginal risk of severe weather Thursday across Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$ You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online at www.weather.gov/detroit. SF
Extended Forecast
This Afternoon
74°F
10 mph SW
Showers And Thunderstorms
Tonight
61°F
6 to 9 mph SSW
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday
72°F
7 to 10 mph SW
Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday Night
50°F
3 to 10 mph NW
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Friday
67°F
2 to 6 mph E
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
52°F
6 to 9 mph SSE
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday
68°F
9 to 16 mph SSW
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
37°F
10 to 15 mph W
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Sunday
48°F
10 to 16 mph W
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Sunday Night
30°F
7 to 15 mph NW
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Monday
51°F
8 mph WNW
Sunny
Monday Night
39°F
8 mph S
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
66°F
8 to 14 mph SW
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
45°F
7 to 13 mph W
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Detailed Forecast
Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 8pm and 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 3 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 2 to 6 mph.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
A chance of rain showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
A slight chance of rain showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Hourly Outlook (Next 24 Hours)
| Time | Conditions | Temp | Precip | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2:00 PM
Wed |
Showers And Thunderstorms |
72° | 95% | 10 mph SW |
|
3:00 PM
Wed |
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
71° | 69% | 10 mph SW |
|
4:00 PM
Wed |
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
71° | 42% | 10 mph SW |
|
5:00 PM
Wed |
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
71° | 31% | 10 mph SW |
|
6:00 PM
Wed |
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
70° | 40% | 9 mph SW |
|
7:00 PM
Wed |
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
69° | 49% | 7 mph SW |
|
8:00 PM
Wed |
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
68° | 64% | 6 mph SW |
|
9:00 PM
Wed |
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
66° | 47% | 6 mph SW |
|
10:00 PM
Wed |
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
65° | 62% | 6 mph SSW |
|
11:00 PM
Wed |
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
64° | 59% | 6 mph SSW |
|
12:00 AM
Thu |
Showers And Thunderstorms |
64° | 81% | 6 mph S |
|
1:00 AM
Thu |
Showers And Thunderstorms |
63° | 92% | 6 mph SSW |
|
2:00 AM
Thu |
Showers And Thunderstorms |
63° | 78% | 6 mph SW |
|
3:00 AM
Thu |
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
63° | 46% | 6 mph SSW |
|
4:00 AM
Thu |
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
62° | 47% | 6 mph SSW |
|
5:00 AM
Thu |
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
62° | 47% | 7 mph SSW |
|
6:00 AM
Thu |
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
62° | 43% | 7 mph SSW |
|
7:00 AM
Thu |
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
62° | 54% | 7 mph S |
|
8:00 AM
Thu |
Rain Showers Likely |
62° | 66% | 7 mph SSW |
|
9:00 AM
Thu |
Rain Showers Likely |
63° | 62% | 8 mph SSW |
|
10:00 AM
Thu |
Rain Showers Likely |
64° | 56% | 9 mph SSW |
|
11:00 AM
Thu |
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
66° | 62% | 9 mph SW |
|
12:00 PM
Thu |
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
68° | 73% | 10 mph SW |
|
1:00 PM
Thu |
Showers And Thunderstorms |
69° | 83% | 10 mph SW |
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