TORNADO WATCH in effect until 2:00 AM for the following counties: BARRY, BRANCH, EATON, CALHOUN, CLINTON, HILLSDALE, IONIA, INGHAM, JACKSON, LIVINGSTON, SHIAWASSEE.
Strong to severe storms remain likely across Mid-Michigan this evening, mainly between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM. Isolated tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail are possible. Take some time this evening to secure loose items outside your home like patio furniture and garbage cans. Make sure you have a way to receive warnings after heading to bed as well!
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Another main impact we could run into with these storms is heavy rainfall rates due to all the present moisture making us hot and humid today. We have seen a slight risk issued for excessive rainfall across western Michigan including portions of Clinton and Eaton counties with a marginal risk across the rest of the area off to the east. If heading out Friday morning or overnight tonight, watch out for flooded roadways and turn around don't drown.
Temperatures cool into the upper 70's once the cold front advances through Michigan tonight into Friday morning as we will see more sunshine with humidity backing off. Our next chance for storms arrive Saturday night into Sunday morning with an isolated severe storm risk possible. We will be monitoring closely. Temperatures to start the week remain below average and a bit more comfortable with continued storm potential.
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