4Warn Weather – The Storm Prediction Center has increased the severe weather risk for most of Southeastern Michigan for Sunday afternoon and evening in advance of a strong cold front moving through the region.
Areas along and South of M-59 are now in an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 out of 5) for severe weather, this does include most of Metro Detroit.
#BREAKING: The Storm Prediction Center has INCREASED our severe weather risk for Sunday Afternoon and Evening... Areas along & south of M-59 are now in an ENHANCED RISK (3 out of 5) for severe weather this afternoon. All modes of severe weather remain possible... #MIWX… pic.twitter.com/UYIDQqGOvw
— Bryan Schuerman, M.A., M.Ed. (@BSchuermanWX) March 30, 2025
Damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall will remain the primary threats with thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, although the risk is low, we can not rule out an isolated tornado.
SEVERE WEATHER TIMELINE:
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: We will watch showers and thunderstorms begin to develop and move East towards Southeastern Michigan
5:00 PM-8:00 PM: Bulk of severe weather moving through Southeastern Michigan, including the threat for all modes of severe weather
8:00 PM-11:00 PM: Severe weather threat begins to move out of Southeastern Michigan
After 11:00 PM: We hold onto a few rain showers into the early portions of the overnight hours, before clouds remain into Monday Morning.
Here’s some things to remember with your severe weather safety plans:
Tornado Safety Tips:
At Home:
- Go to the basement, under the stairs or under a heavy piece of furniture like a table or workbench.
- Get under heavy furniture, and cover your head with blankets or pillows. The biggest threat of death or injury comes from head injuries caused by flying or falling debris.
- Keep windows closed and stay away from them.
At School:
- Go to the lowest floor or basement.
- Get to interior rooms or hallways and protect your head.
- Stay out of gymnasiums and auditoriums.
- In Public Buildings
- Go to designated shelter, an interior hallway or small room on the lowest floor.
- Stay away from windows.
- Do not go to your car.
Out in the Open Country or Fields:
- Move away from a tornado at right angles.
- If a tornado is near, DO NOT try to outrun it.
- Get out of your car, lie flat in a ditch or depression.
- Stay away from large trees or metal poles. Cover your head.
Mobile Homes:
- Leave your mobile home immediately.
- If there is no designated community shelter, take cover in a ditch or depression.
- Persons in mobile homes should have a plan of action before threatening weather occurs.
