Numerous thunderstorms expected to develop during the day Wednesday could mean a stormy evening in Ann Arbor, bringing with them the risk of an isolated tornado.
Steve Considine, meteorologist at the National Weather Service, said thunderstorms will develop Wednesday and Ann Arbor will be on the northern fringe of severe weather. Considine said high wind gusts, large hail and an isolated tornado are all possible effects of the storm.
“The most probably time for severe weather will be between 5 p.m. and midnight,” Considine said.
The line of storms heading for the area is expected to affect northern Indiana, northern Illinois and southern Michigan, Considine said.
There’s a line of storms coming from Wisconsin and Minnesota that are currently diminishing. Considine said they’ll redevelop in our area.
New rainfall could come between a tenth and a quarter of an inch during the day, with higher amounts possible in areas where thunderstorms hit. More rain overnight could result in a half of an inch to three-quarters of an inch, according to NWS.
Considine said the storms will likely be done by Thursday, which is expected to be cooler and drier.
Media reports indicate Southeast Michigan could see a weather pattern known as a derecho. A derecho is a windstorm that moves quickly in a straight line, often accompanied by heavy rain and lightning.
Check the forecast at AnnArbor.com's weather page.
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