Heavy rainfall in the forecast has parts of southeast Michigan under a flood watch from 8 p.m. Wednesday until 8 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring 1.5 to 2 inches of rainfall to the region.
Excessive runoff may lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying, flood-prone locations.
Metro Detroit has a slight risk of severe weather, while areas to the south and west, including Ann Arbor and Lansing, have an enhanced risk. Flash flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Besides flooding, the severe weather could bring damaging winds of 70 mph or greater and a potential tornado or two. The NWS is also warning about potential hail 1 inch or greater.
The greatest chance for severe weather is between 5 p.m. and midnight Wednesday.
Further north, parts of Michigan are under a winter weather advisory through 10 a.m. Wednesday. On a line north of Flint and into the Thumb, snow up to 2 inches is expected with accumulating ice. Wind gusts are expected to hit 35 mph.
Roads are expected to be slippery. Watch the live weather radar loop below for the latest.
Michigan weather radar
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan weather radar: See current conditions as rain could bring floods to metro Detroit
Reporting by Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press / Detroit Free Press
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