(WWJ) -- It’s going to be another day of crazy weather in Metro Detroit!
The heavy rain overnight has led the National Weather Service to issue a Flash Flood Warning until 3:45 p.m. for areas of Oakland, Wayne, Washtenaw, Monroe and Livingston counties.
Forecasters say as much as five inches of rain has already been reported in Ypsilanti, while three inches of rain was reported at Metro Airport.
Flooding was happening or expected in Novi, Brighton, Ann Arbor, Livonia, Taylor, Milford and Ypsilanti, particularly in areas with creeks and streams, along with low-lying roads and underpasses.
MDOT said drivers should expect area-wide flooding due to tributaries being too swollen to take in more water. State roads affected include I-75, I-94, and I-275 in Wayne County.
Thursday morning, all lanes of north and southbound I-275 were closed at I-94 due to flooding, stranding some drivers and leading to problems for those attempting to get to Detroit Metro Airport.
Other flooding closures include the ramps on I-94 that lead to and from Metro Airport North Entrance, along with Dingell Drive between the Evans and McNamara terminals, and Eureka Road off I-275 to Metro Airport South Entrance.
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Police are reminding Metro Detroiters never to attempt to drive through standing water.
Additionally, the McNamara Terminal cannot be accessed at this time. DTW is advising travelers to check the status of their flight before heading to the airport.
Meanwhile, high temperatures and humidity expected later on Thursday have also led to a Heat Advisory, with some forecasters predicting it could be the hottest day of the year so far.
Temperatures are expected to hit the low 90s this afternoon and into early evening, with the advisory posted until 8 p.m.
Combined with the high humidity, it could feel like 100 to 105 degrees in parts of Metro Detroit.
Doctors say people should drink plenty of fluids and stay in an air-conditioned room, if possible.
Those who have to be outside should take frequent breaks, and remember to never leave young children or pets unattended in vehicles.
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