(WWJ) We are keeping an eye on the sky, with some strong storms rolling across Southeast Michigan Wednesday.
The National Weather Service says wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour, golf ball-sized hail, and lightning are all possible, along with a chance for an isolated tornado, as storms strike the area.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Metro Detroit and the entire WWJ Newsradio 950 listening area until 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were also issued, as follows:
- Oxford, Holly, Almont, until 3:30 p.m.
- Romulus, Trenton, Rockwood, Monroe until 4 p.m.
- Port Huron, Imlay City, Romeo until 4:15 p.m.
"It's going to be a bumpy day," said WWJ AccuWeather Meteorologist Dean DeVore, who called for a breezy, hot and humid day with these potentially damaging thunderstorms rolling in by afternoon and early evening.
The NWS said the severe weather would wrap up by early Wednesday evening.
These storms have the potential to bring high winds, NWS said, which could bring down trees causing power outages.
As of 3:40 p.m., DTE has reported just under 6,000 customers are without power as storms roll across the area. The energy company said they have over 200 crews in the field working to restore service.
The NWS in Bay City said they have received wind damage reports from 911 dispatch around 1:30 p.m. -- an estimated 20 to 30 trees were blown down across the area.
The temps will reach up to 90 degrees Wednesday and drop down to the low 70s in the evening. The humidity is expected to decrease for Thursday.
Stay with WWJ for the latest updates, every 10 minutes on the 8s.
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