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Rain and Storms Tonight

Cooler Weather Ahead

Flood Safety

A line of showers and storms is expected to develop over Wisconsin later today and track eastward across Lake Michigan later this evening into the overnight. Some could be strong to severe, especially near Manistee and Frankfort, with damaging winds the primary threat. This setup will ultimately result in an additional 0.25 to 0.75 inches of rain to areas near and west of I-75, which could exacerbate ongoing historic flooding across the area. The eastern UP is also likely to get in on some rain, and this, combined with the still-melting snowpack up there, will likely increase flooding concerns north of the Bridge.

It will feel nice and springlike again today as temperatures rocket into the 60s and 70s across northern Lower Michigan, though noticeably cooler across the EUP and near the Lake Huron shoreline. A line of showers/storms is expected to cross Lake Michigan this evening, bringing some gusty winds and heavy rain potential to the area tonight, with strongest storms possible near and west of M-37. It will turn sharply colder through the day Saturday behind a cold front, with rain/snow showers in the afternoon. Returning to quiet but cool weather to wrap up the weekend, with potential for a dry stretch on tap as we go into next week.

Widespread flooding impacts are occurring over northern MI and will likely linger into the weekend. Don’t underestimate the power of water. It only takes six inches of fast-moving water to knock over and carry away an adult, and twelve inches of rapidly-moving water to sweep away a small car. Turn Around Don’t Drown! weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown