At 11:45 a.m., a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for southeastern Carroll County and northwestern Clinton County. That warning expires at 12:30 p.m. ...
When Michigan's tornado warning ends at 4 p.m., meteorologists say there's a second window for storms from 6 to 9 p.m..
A tornado watch, Manion said, means that the atmospheric conditions are ripe for severe weather, the tornado being the most destructive. When a warning is issued, TV and radio stations usually start to squawk and outdoor sirens often sound. We're still expecting showers and possible storms, but the thinking is the atmosphere is much, much more stable." [How to prepare for a severe thunderstorm or tornado in Michigan](https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/04/04/metro-detroit-weahter-forecast-severe-storms-tornadoes-preparation/70079955007/) Wednesday by the National Weather Service, was down to to just four counties: Wayne, Washtenaw, Lenawee and Monroe. "We only have a watch for four counties," Alex Manion, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in White Lake Township said at about 2 a.m.
In addition to tornadoes, the watch said hail and scattered wind gusts of up to 70 mph are possible. Earlier Wednesday, meteorologists with the agency's office ...
"The regional system is near capacity given recent heavy rain events and is actively being drained," Navid Mehram, chief operating officer, wastewater operating services, for the Great Lakes Water Authority said Tuesday in a statement. The fire chief said the homeowner is a retired firefighter who worked in another community and quickly got his wife out of the house. "Lightning takes the tallest objects and in a subdivision where a lot of trees have been taken down, the tallest object it can find is usually one of the metal vents on a house's roof." "A storm system went through and lightning struck the home," he said. "The home's owner told us he heard a loud boom and then heard some noises that didn't sound right to him. He said his department was called to the home at about 3:40 a.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for much of Eaton County, including Delta Township, Charlotte and Grand Ledge, until 10:45 a.m..
"It would not be surprising to see wind damage and maybe even tornadoes," said Brandon Hoving, a forecaster for the weather service in Grand Rapids. Even in early April, we've had tornadoes in the past." "Repeating thunderstorms are expected over southwest Lower Michigan over the next few hours," the NWS said. "We continue to monitor storms over northern Indiana/Ohio that will clip south of I-94 through 4 p.m.," the NWS Detroit bureau said. "Minor" flood stage is 11 feet. Still possible for an additional severe storm mid afternoon along the cold front," the NWS Detroit office said. The NWS said people should expect water on roads and ponding. Minor flood stage is 7.0 feet. The National Weather Service said it issued the watch for portions of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. A tornado watch was issued for much of Lower Michigan, including the Lansing area, until 4 p.m. The Red Cedar River in East Lansing was measured at 7.15 feet and was forecast to rise to 7.4 feet Wednesday. Wednesday, the Grand River at Lansing was at 10.46 feet, according to the NWS.
By 3:20, the watch was canceled as the storm threat is pushing out of the area. A watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms.
A tornado watch, a less severe alert than a warning, indicates the potential for severe or damaging weather conditions. A tornado warning is only issued when a ...
The greatest severe weather threat will be damaging winds, although isolated large hail and isolated tornadoes will also be possible.
Wednesday: A high near 82 and breezy. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. [hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service](https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=OHZ077&warncounty=OHC061&firewxzone=OHZ077&local_place1=Cincinnati%20OH&product1=Hazardous+Weather+Outlook&lat=39.1089&lon=-84.5133#.ZC10QHbMI2w), with strong to severe storms possible, most likely between 2-10 p.m. - Preble County. - Montgomery County. - Miami County. - Mercer County. - Hamilton County. - Darke County. - Butler County. - Auglaize County. for the following locations in Ohio:
While areas of the state recovers from the March 31, 2023 tornadoes, more are possible in a round of storms moving in April 5.
The National Weather Service Wednesday issued a tornado watch ahead of severe weather forecasted for the Memphis area.
Per the NWS, the watch is in effect for parts of Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana until 5 p.m. They also added that โadditional watches further east may be warranted ...