July 10, 2025 | Southeast Michigan – including Ann Arbor and Detroit – is under a continued threat of isolated severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, as hot and unstable air lingers over the region. While the risk is marginal, it remains significant enough to cause localized damage.
Current storm developments over Lower Michigan
As of 2:00 p.m. EDT, clusters of thunderstorms are intensifying across northeast and central Lower Michigan, pushing into the southern part of the state. The Storm Prediction Center outlines a dark green zone across this region, highlighting the potential for brief but intense severe weather, including strong wind gusts and hail over one inch in diameter.
These storms are forming in hot, humid conditions, which will help them maintain strength as they slide southeastward into Ann Arbor, Detroit, and the surrounding Southeast Michigan corridor through the evening.
Main threats: Damaging wind and large hail
Tornadoes are not expected today. However, the forecast does include a chance of isolated wind gusts exceeding 58 mph (93 km/h), especially around Lansing, Jackson, Ann Arbor, Flint, Saginaw, Bay City, Detroit, and parts of The Thumb.
In addition to wind, hailstones larger than one inch (2.5 cm) are possible in intense cells. If you’re in these areas and have the ability to shelter a vehicle, move it indoors while storms are nearby.
Radar forecast through tonight
The latest radar projection from 2:00 p.m. to midnight shows scattered but powerful thunderstorms moving across southeast Michigan, with cells expected to reach Ann Arbor and Detroit during the late afternoon and early evening hours. These storms will likely be short-lived but could bring intense rainfall, frequent lightning, and localized wind damage.
Because of their isolated nature, not every location will experience a storm, but those that do could see severe conditions lasting less than 30 minutes.
Storms weakening tonight
By 9:00 p.m., storm activity will begin to diminish, and the risk of severe weather should fade completely before midnight. However, until that time, residents across southeast and south-central Lower Michigan should stay aware of the rapidly changing weather conditions.
