(WWJ) -- A flood watch has been posted in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties as forecasters are predicting more stormy weather over next two days in metro Detroit.
Just as meteorologists predicted, the rain was pouring as of Tuesday evening.
"Steadier rain will develop into the evening hours tonight, and we'll continue to see periods of rain, some heavy, along with a rumble of thunder into tonight and tomorrow (Wednesday)," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Brian Thompson.
"There could be some flooding and downpours," he said.
Water had accumulated on I-96 near M-8/Davison Avenue in Detroit as of about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Around 8 a.m. on Wednesday, cars were stuck in flood waters on E. McNichols Road under railroad tracks west of I-75.
A possible 2-4 inches of rain are expected between now and Thursday, prompting Grosse Pointe Park police to issue an alert to those who have experienced flooding, or are living in areas prone to flooding.
Residents in low-lying areas should take precaution, and remove valuable items from their basements as soon as possible.
Michigan State Police added residents should turn off utilities if they're told to do so and disconnect electrical equipment.
Do not walk through moving water or drive in areas with flooding.
"Six inches of water can cause you to lose control and two feet of water can sweep away your car," State Police tweeted.
Something else to keep in mind: It'll be chillier on Wednesday in metro Detroit, Thompson said, with a high of only around 58 degrees, and real-feel temps in the 40s when you factor in the wind chill.
With more rain moving in, the Great Lakes Water Authority is working to fix a potential power issue that could affect the pumps at the Freud Pump Station in Detroit.
Other suppliers have been called into help with the issue.
Meanwhile, the weather could also have some dangerous affects on the west side of the state.
The National Weather Service reports that waves could be as high as 8 feet on Lake Michigan from St. Joseph to Manistee.
With the increase of dangerous swimming conditions, beachgoers are being told to avoid going into the water and out on piers until further notice.
We're on top of it. Stay with WWJ Newsradio for the latest forecast, every 10 minutes on the 8s.
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