SE Michigan under flood watch Friday as more strong storms approach

Cassidy Johncox, Senior News Editor

4Warn Weather – A flood watch has been issued for Friday in several Southeast Michigan counties with afternoon storms expected to bring excessive rainfall to the area.

Thunderstorms are once again taking aim at Metro Detroit on Friday, July 28. Storms could become strong or severe, and could produce wind gusts above 60 mph, large hail, an isolated tornado, and excessive rainfall that can cause flooding.

A flood watch will take effect at 4 p.m. on Friday for the following counties: Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne. The flood watch is scheduled to last through the night, and expire at around 6 a.m. on Saturday.

Showers and storms should begin Friday afternoon. Rainfall totals are forecast to be around 1 inch for most areas, but “the potential exists for localized totals of 3 inches or more,” the National Weather Service said.

Counties under the flood watch should be prepared for flooding in poor drainage and urban areas, as well as lower-water crossings. People whose homes are prone to flooding should take the appropriate steps to prepare, and be prepared to take action if flooding occurs.

Detroit officials urge their residents, and people in all areas under the flood watch, to take the following steps:

Wet weather is expected to become less severe by Saturday morning, but showers will likely persist through the morning, at least. Click here to read the full forecast, or watch the video forecast below.

You can also check out the interactive radar below.

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