Weather

Reports of trees being down have been coming in, following wind gusts of 60 to 70 miles per hour.

Wednesday's thunderstorms are expected in impact everyone in Metro Detroit and we'll be tracking it all afternoon and evening.

Severe thunderstorms are forecasted for Metro Detroit on Wednesday, with strong wind and hail being the main threats.

Though Metro Detroit will be dry into the early afternoon, strong and persistent thunderstorms will stick around through the night. The greatest risks include hail, high winds, and flooding.

With severe thunderstorms expected to dump heavy rain on Metro Detroit on Wednesday, the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is advising people to prepare for flooding.

We're watching the chance for STRONG to SEVERE thunderstorms for Wednesday.

The Storm Prediction Center has Metro Detroit in what's classified as an enhanced risk for severe weather Wednesday. Right now the primary threats are strong, gusty winds over 60 mph, another round of large hail, and even a chance for an isolated tornado.

Expect to see a bright and slightly warmer day with highs in the mid to upper 80s with humidity levels increasing through the day.

Heat and humidity are building up in the region by mid-week, which will also bring some storm chances.

The week starts with temperatures in the lower to mid-80s, but those temperatures soar later.

The St. Clair County Sheriff said a man who was out gathering firewood on Sunday was hospitalized after he was struck by lightning.

Among the damage from the storm was something sentimental, the Ecorse woman said. A tree her mom planted 32 years ago was taken down by the falling debris.

Thunderstorms and strong winds knocked out power for tens of thousands of DTE Energy customers Thursday.

The westbound I-94 exit ramp is closed to southbound Oakwood in Allen Park due to flooding.

Quiet weather finishes out the week with nothing more than a spotty shower late Friday.