Michigan
More severe weather on the way Thursday – these cities could see flooding
Flooding, gusty winds, hail and an isolated tornado possible
Another day of severe weather after morning flooding
(FOX 2) – Severe weather isn’t done yet with Southeast Michigan with thunderstorm risks being upgraded by the National Weather Service. The threat Thursday includes chances for large hail, heavy rainfall, and more flooding in some cities.
After several inches of rain got dumped on parts of Metro Detroit, spotty showers are expected to continue throughout the afternoon Thursday.
An enhanced risk of thunderstorms is now in effect for all of Southeast Michigan, which could spell trouble for areas that are already dealing with flooding, including western Wayne County and along the I-275 corridor.
The window for the worst of the rain is between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m., the National Weather Service announced.
What drove earlier severe weather
The system that pushed into Michigan Wednesday initially missed Detroit and the surrounding communities. Instead, the worst struck Windsor in Canada before heading south into Lake Erie and northern Ohio.
Then, in an atypical move the weather patterns began to drift east to west. As it did, the system found more moisture and heat and began dropping more rain over the region. Another reason for the direction of the weather was because systems typically like to find the path of least resistance.
It’s over Michigan the most recent system cut a path along a larger weather pattern in the atmosphere. Spots like Monroe County got hit the worst with the village of Carleton recording more than six inches of rain. Most months don’t record that much rainfall.
For residents north of Detroit, a combination of lightning and thunder lit up the midnight sky.
Parts of Metro Detroit flooded from overnight rain
Storms that started Wednesday night and into Thursday flooded sections of Metro Detroit and stranding drivers in parts of Canton and western Wayne County. One driver said it would be 5 hours until a tow truck could get remove their car from the waters.
Heat Advisories in Metro Detroit
The NWS has declared a Heat Advisory for communities south of I-69, stretching from Kalamazoo and Lansing to Detroit. Temperatures are expected to peak in the low 90s around midday Thursday. Forecasters also predict a heat index of 100 degrees for some communities.
Residents can thank both high temperatures and humidity for why it will feel like it’s in the triple digits.
An Excessive Heat Warning is also in effect for southern Michigan and northern Ohio.
With the start of high school football Thursday, it’ll be key that athletes are drinking enough water.
Thursday thunderstorms and flooding
Weather patterns will remain fluid throughout the day with spotty showers appearing during the afternoon. Metro Detroit can expect storms to pick up in some areas around 4-5 p.m.
The weather service is warning of hazards ranging from thunderstorms, damaging wind, large hail, heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning. An isolated tornado is also possible.
Wind speeds up to 75 mph are possible as it means the potential for downed trees and subsequent power outages. It also means more sloshing of standing waters that haven’t saturated the ground, which will add to runoff.
The runoff could exasperate localized flooding for areas where the water has no where to go. Flooding potential in urban centers include: Ann Arbor, Livonia, Southfield, Taylor, Novi, Romulus, Monroe, Ypsilanti, Hartland, Flat Rock, Howell, Saline, Brighton, Milford, Milan, Dexter, Dundee, Fowerville, Pinckney, and Carleton.
What to do if your car is stranded by flooding
For those traveling in vehicles, don’t try driving through standing water. Many motorists already discovered an hours-long wait for a tow truck after getting caught in flooding on I-275, in Canton, Plymouth and other western Wayne County areas.
Rain could potentially continue falling into Friday.
The Michigan Wolverines got their quarterback in the 2025 cycle when they flipped Bryce Underwood from LSU. They recently secured their top quarterback target in the 2026 class with top 100 signal caller Brady Smigiel committing to the maize and blue. Looking forward to the 2027 class, Michigan has placed themselves in the driver’s seat for the top-rated quarterback in that class as well.
Kavian Bryant is the No. 42 ranked overall recruit in the ’27 class but is the No. 1 overall rated quarterback in the class.As the top QB in the class, Bryant will likely continue to rise in the recruiting rankings in the coming months.
For Michigan, Bryant is the top quarterback on the board and offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey recently went to visit the star QB to continue building their relationship. Bryant had this to say about Michigan after a recent visit.
“Michigan has a lot of good qualities, the education, the facilities, The Big House. It was an eye opener.”
– 2027 top ranked QB Kavian Bryant
Education is clearly important to Bryant; he currently carries a 4.6 GPA in high school. Not many schools can offer the athletic program to match an elite education like the University of Michigan can. Bryant is a solid two sport athlete with D1 offers in basketball as well. He has expressed interest in playing both football and basketball at the next level. Again, not many universities can offer a top tier football and basketball program like Michigan can.
Currently the Wolverines have a 50% prediction for landing Bryant, but there is a ton of recruiting left in this battle. It remains to be seen if Michigan can close the deal and land their third straight elite quarterback.
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A four-star receiver out of Texas, Zion Robinson has moved his official visit up from June 13th to May 30th. Robinson is an elite athlete, coming in at 6-foot-4 and weighing 180-pounds. He’s a tough cover with a great catch radius, the type of long, lanky, and speedy receiver that offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey has been targeting since getting to Ann Arbor.
Robinson is ranked as the 135th overall recruit for 2026 in composite ratings. Some recruiting sites have him slotted as high as 72nd overall. In addition to being an elite football player, Robinson is also a state champion track star. He won the Texas high jump last year with an amazing 6-foot-8 leap. That athleticism will make him a tough cover on the football field and jump balls in the end zone will certainly tip in his favor with that leaping ability.
Robinson made a visit to Michigan for the spring game and was seen talking to fellow Texas receiver Andrew Marsh after the game. Michigan is in the thick of this race and it is a huge plus that Robinson has moved his date up. Right now, there are no crystal balls for Robinson and he’s keeping his recruitment very private. It feels like Michigan could snag this talented young man if they play their cards right and win his team over on May 30th.
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A 54-year-old Michigan man accused of beating his roommate to death over a year ago pleaded no contest to manslaughter.
According to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, Mark Joseph Newsome, of Roseville, was living in a group home on Jan. 31, 2024, when he got into an altercation with his roommate, 72-year-old Dale Francis Mitchell. Prosecutors say another person witnessed the fight and called police.
Responding officers found Mitchell unconscious and bleeding on the floor. The Roseville Fire Department was also called to the home and attempted lifesaving measures; however, Mitchell was pronounced dead at a local hospital, according to a news release.
Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
Police arrested Newsome and initially charged him with second-degree murder. On Tuesday, he pleaded no contest to manslaughter, which comes with a five to 15-year sentence agreement.
“Mr. Mitchell’s life was cut short in the very dwelling that should have been his safe place. The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office stands as the voice of the victim to achieve justice for this horrible act by Mr. Newsome,” said Prosecutor Pete Lucido in a statement. “Conflicts between individuals should never be settled by violence.”
Sentencing is set for June 24.
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