Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected to develop in Michigan ahead of a cold front moving in Friday, April 24.
“A Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms exists roughly along and south of I-69 this afternoon and evening (April 24),” the Detroit National Weather Service said on X on April 24. “Potential exists for isolated strong to severe storms capable of producing wind gusts to 60 mph and localized heavy downpours.”
Thunderstorms are expected statewide, though the central to southeast Lower Peninsula has the greatest chance to see severe conditions.
“Moderate to locally heavy rainfall today may exacerbate ongoing localized flooding issues near rivers, lakes, and poor drainage areas. Please see the latest flood warnings for more information,” the NWS said.
A flood watch remains in place for Baraga, Dickinson, Iron, Marquette, Houghton, Ontonagon, Keweenaw counties in the western Upper Peninsula. Flood warnings have also continue for high water on several rivers across Michigan.
On Friday, April 24, the southern Lower Peninsula is expected to see highs range in the 60s to 70s. The northern Lower Peninsula and U.P. are forecast to see cooler highs in the 50s to 60s.
Weather officials urge residents to have multiple ways of receiving weather updates throughout the day and night.
Here’s the Michigan radar and where flood warnings are in place as of April 24:
Rain is on the move: See Michigan Doppler weather radar
Current weather warnings, advisories for Michigan
Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@lsj.com
This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Storms expected to arrive ahead of cold front. See current radar
Reporting by Sarah Moore, Lansing State Journal / Lansing State Journal
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