News Summary
The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for several areas in southeast Michigan. Affected cities include Detroit, Dearborn, and Sterling Heights, with winds reaching up to 60 mph and potential pea-sized hail. Additional advisories for Lake Huron have been issued for recreational boaters due to strong winds and waves. Residents are urged to stay updated on weather conditions and take precautions as thunderstorms persist throughout the day.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for Southeast Michigan on Saturday, July 12, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for multiple areas in southeast Michigan on Saturday afternoon. The affected locations include Birmingham, Dearborn, Detroit, Ecorse, Garden City, Grosse Pointes, Fraser, Southfield, Sterling Heights, St. Clair Shores, Taylor, Utica, and Warren. These warnings will remain in effect until 2:30 p.m.
Forecasts indicate that winds in the warned areas may reach speeds of up to 60 miles per hour, with the potential for pea-size hail. Additionally, northern Oakland and Macomb counties, including cities such as Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills, Romeo, and New Haven, are expected to experience winds of around 55 mph, though no hail is forecasted for these areas. Meanwhile, eastern Monroe County is anticipated to see winds up to 50 mph and the possibility of pea-size hail, impacting locations such as Monroe, Carleton, Temperance, and Estral Beach by 1:30 p.m.
Previously, severe thunderstorms were expected to move through Wixom, Novi, and Farmington Hills in Oakland County, along with Adrian and Tecumseh in Lenawee County earlier in the afternoon.
Additional Weather Advisories
A small craft advisory has also been issued for recreational boats on Lake Huron’s Saginaw Bay, valid from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday. Forecasted winds from the southwest are expected to range from 15 to 20 knots, leading to wave heights of two to four feet, potentially reaching up to five feet on Saginaw Bay.
Current Weather Conditions
On Saturday, temperatures in Detroit are forecast to reach highs of 91 degrees, with slightly lower temperatures just below 90 degrees in the Thumb region. Thunderstorm activity is expected to persist throughout the day, continuing until around 9 to 10 p.m. before conditions dry out overnight.
Context on Severe Weather in Michigan
Severe thunderstorms are not uncommon in Michigan, particularly during the humid summer months. These storms can produce intense wind gusts, heavy rainfall, and hail, which can pose risks to people, property, and vehicles. It’s advisable for residents to stay indoors during such warnings and be cautious while traveling.
Local authorities encourage those in the affected areas to stay updated on weather alerts and to take necessary precautions. It is critical to monitor local news sources or weather apps for real-time updates as conditions change.
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Additional Resources
- Click On Detroit: Active Weather Alerts
- Wikipedia: Thunderstorm
- Detroit News: Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
- Google Search: Severe Thunderstorm Michigan
- Fox 2 Detroit: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Google Scholar: Severe Weather Michigan
- CBS News: Severe Storms Southeast Michigan
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Severe Weather
- WXYZ: Storms Bring Flooding and Damage
- Google News: Severe Thunderstorm Michigan
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