Michigan storm outlook. Tornadoes, hail, flooding as possible threats

The weather forecast shows a wet, stormy and warm week for Michigan. Thunderstorms are expected to develop Monday night, April 13, as last on and off through Thursday, April 16. Flooding, lightning, large hail, possible tornadoes and strong winds are the main threats.

Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast to develop as early as Monday night, April 13, and intensify heading into Tuesday, April 14. The Lower Peninsula has the greatest risk for severe conditions.

As of Monday, April 13, numerous flood or flash flood warnings and advisories are in place for the current river overflow combined with the incoming heavy rain. The entire northern Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula is under a flood watch.

By Thursday, April 16, Michigan is estimated to get at most 2.8 inches of rain mainly in the Lower Peninsula, according to the National Weather Service’s Probabilistic Precipitation Portal.

In addition to heavy rain, an isolated tornado, 60 mph wind gusts and 1-inch hail is possible.

Temperatures statewide will be above-average through the week.

In the southern Lower Peninsula, highs mainly range in the 60s-70s. Kalamazoo is forecast to see the warmest high of 80 degrees on Tuesday, April 14. In the northern Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula, high range in the 50s-60s.

Here’s the day-by-day National Weather Forecast for cities around Michigan.

When will it storm Detroit this week?

Here is the forecast for Detroit:

When will it rain in Lansing this week?

Here is the forecast for Lansing:

Is it expected to storm in Grand Rapids?

Here is the forecast for Grand Rapids:

What will the weather be in southwest Michigan?

Here is the forecast for Coldwater:

Here is the forecast for Kalamazoo:

Here is the forecast for St. Joseph:

When will it thunderstorm in northern Michigan?

Here is the forecast for Gaylord:

Here is the forecast for Traverse City:

Here is the forecast for Alpena:

When will it rain in the Upper Peninsula this week?

Here is the forecast for Marquette:

Here is the forecast for Sault Ste. Marie:

Here is the forecast for Ironwood:

Contact Sarah Moore @smoore@lsj.com

This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Michigan storm outlook. Tornadoes, hail, flooding as possible threats

Reporting by Sarah Moore, Lansing State Journal / Lansing State Journal

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