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Rain and Storms Tonight

Turning Cooler Saturday - Sunday

Flood Safety

Showers/storms developing over Wisconsin this afternoon are expected to track eastward across Lake Michigan later this evening into the overnight. A few storms could be strong, especially across far northwest lower Michigan with gusty winds and locally heavy rain as the primary threats. 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. Locally higher rain amounts will be possible under thunderstorms. The eastern UP is also likely to get in on some rain, and this, combined with melting snowpack, will likely increase flooding concerns north of the Bridge.

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. It will turn sharply colder through the day Saturday behind a cold front, with rain/snow showers in the afternoon. Cool temperatures continue 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