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Severe Storms Can Hit Detroit Area Friday: MI Weather

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7 months ago

June 21, 2024

Severe Storms Can Hit Detroit Area Friday: MI Weather

SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN — Another round of severe thunderstorms is expected to hit southeastern Michigan on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters warned the storms could cross the Detroit area sometime between 2 and 10 p.m. Friday when high temperatures reach the low 90s across the region.

The storms can produce heavy downpours causing localized flooding, frequent lightning and strong wind gusts reaching up to 60 miles per hour, according to the weather service.

Areas south of Interstate 69 are at greater risk for thunderstorms Friday afternoon, according to the weather service.

An air quality advisory for elevated ozone levels is also in effect today for Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties Friday. Officials recommend avoiding strenuous outdoor activities, using gasoline powered lawn equipment and refueling vehicles.

Nearly 20,000 DTE customers in the metro Detroit area were still without power Friday morning after storms swept through the area the last two days.

More storms are expected to move across southeastern Michigan on Saturday when temperatures again reach 90 degrees in the region, according to the weather service.

Rain showers should stick around through Sunday morning across southeastern Michigan, before fading away in the afternoon hours when highs fall back into the 80s with less humidity, according to the weather service.

Here is the extended National Weather Service’s forecast for southeastern Michigan:

Friday: Storms; High 90, Low 73

Saturday: Storms; High 95, Low 74

Sunday: Showers; High 86, Low 65

Monday: Sunny; High 85, Low 65

Tuesday: Sunny; High 91, Low 70

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Detroit Police officers authorized to wear Lions hats during NFL playoffs

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57 minutes ago

January 9, 2025

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Detroit Police officers authorized to wear Lions hats during NFL playoffs

Detroit Lions fans come together to celebrate historic victory

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(CBS DETROIT) – Detroit Lions hats are now temporarily part of the Detroit Police Department’s attire.

Chief Todd A. Bettison announced Wednesday that officers can wear either a Detroit Lions skullcap or ballcap when they are in uniform. It’s just one of the ways that community leaders and fans are showing support for the Lions as the NFL playoffs continue.

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“Congratulations to the Lions on their historic season! Go Lions!!” the department’s Facebook post said.

The Lions took a 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, which gave them home-field advantage and the top seed in the NFC playoffs. The team currently has a bye week for the divisional round during the weekend of Jan. 18.

The Super Bowl is on Feb. 9.

On Monday, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard authorized his staff to wear Lions baseball caps and beanies through the playoff run. The Spirit of Detroit statue also has been attired in a Honolulu blue Lions jersey.

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Detroit takes home win streak into matchup with Golden State

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9 hours ago

January 9, 2025

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Detroit takes home win streak into matchup with Golden State

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Golden State Warriors (18-18, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (19-18, eighth in the Eastern Conference)

Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -3; over/under is 219.5

BOTTOM LINE: Detroit hosts Golden State aiming to extend its four-game home winning streak.

The Pistons are 9-8 on their home court. Detroit is 8-12 against opponents with a winning record.

The Warriors have gone 8-8 away from home. Golden State has a 1-3 record in one-possession games.

The Pistons score 112.0 points per game, 0.9 more points than the 111.1 the Warriors allow. The Warriors average 111.8 points per game, 1.5 fewer than the 113.3 the Pistons give up to opponents.

TOP PERFORMERS: Cade Cunningham is averaging 24 points, 6.6 rebounds and 9.3 assists for the Pistons.

Dennis Schroder is averaging 15.5 points and six assists for the Warriors.

LAST 10 GAMES: Pistons: 8-2, averaging 115.7 points, 43.0 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 9.9 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.0 points per game.

Warriors: 4-6, averaging 108.4 points, 44.3 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 8.2 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.0 points.

INJURIES: Pistons: Jaden Ivey: out (leg), Ausar Thompson: day to day (illness).

Warriors: Dennis Schroder: day to day (hip), Brandin Podziemski: out (abdominal), Stephen Curry: day to day (knee), Gary Payton II: out (calf), Moses Moody: day to day (knee), Jonathan Kuminga: out (ankle), Draymond Green: day to day (ankle).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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Wayne State University employee fatally struck by vehicle while walking in Detroit

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17 hours ago

January 8, 2025

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Wayne State University employee fatally struck by vehicle while walking in Detroit

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(CBS DETROIT) – A Wayne State University employee has died after they were struck by a vehicle while walking in Detroit Wednesday morning.

The incident happened at about 8:41 a.m. in the area of Woodward and Warren avenues.

Detroit police say two vehicles were involved in a crash and one of the cars hit the employee. The employee was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash is under investigation.

The university says it is offering counseling and psychological services for staff. Services are also available to students.

“We are connecting with our colleague’s loved ones, with whom we are sharing our heartfelt condolences. Please continue to support and care for one another across our community during this difficult time,” university President Kimberly Espy said in a statement.

DeJanay Booth-Singleton

DeJanay Booth-Singleton is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She covers various topics such as crime, business and politics.

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