Metro Detroit severe weather: Tornado Watch issued across all of Southeast Michigan
Severe Storms tonight
Storm chances ramp up tonight between 10pm and 2am! All severe weather modes in play. Winds could reach 60-70 mph, large hail, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes, too. Heat and humidity will be ushered out for Friday with highs in the lower 80s!
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Another hot day in Southeast Michigan is ending with more severe storms hitting the area late Thursday night.
Big picture view:
A massive system crossing over Lake Michigan has the entire Lower Peninsula looking to get late night showers. On the south side of the storm is where things are looking more severe.
Severe storms are expected to hit Metro Detroit between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m.
Timeline
9:31 p.m. — A Tornado Warning was issued in East Grand Rapids with a confirmed tornado on the ground in the area.
9:32 p.m. — Severe Thunderstorm warning hit the west side of the state south of Grand Rapids.
9:45 p.m. - A Tornado Warning was issued for Ionia, Clinton and Eaton Counties in the Mid-Michigan area.
10:20 p.m. — Tornado Watch was issued for all of Southeast Michigan until 2 a.m. on June 12.
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