WAYNE COUNTY (WWJ) – As another round of Severe Weather rolled through Metro Detroit on Sunday, the area is bracing for the same "unrelenting heat" other parts of the country have been dealing with this summer.
The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Wayne County, as wind gusts of up to 50 mph, heavy rain and quarter-sized hail were all possible. The Warning expired at 4:15 p.m.
The NWS has also issued Special Weather Statements through the early evening hours for other areas north and east of Detroit -- including Sterling Heights, Mount Clemens and parts of St. Clair County -- saying hail and winds of 30-40 mph are possible.
The warning comes after Metro Detroit was pounded by severe storms Thursday, leaving behind flooding and tree damage in some areas.
This latest dose of severe weather is expected to be followed by blistering heat in the coming week, with temperatures expected to be in the 90s for most of the week.
Speaking live on air Sunday afternoon NWS meteorologist Brian Tilley told WWJ's Kyle Kimball the "unrelenting heat that’s been affecting the Southern and Southwest states" is about to "graze" the Great Lakes.
“We’re gonna gradually ramp up afternoon high temperatures during the early part of the week and then make it into the lower 90s by Wednesday and that lasts through Friday," Tilley said.
Forecasters say the AccuWeather RealFeel temperatures on Wednesday and Friday could be as high as 97 degrees.
Tilley says when the heat moves in this week “the usual precautions are good advice" to keep in mind:
• If you’re doing outdoor strenuous activity, stay hydrated and take frequent breaks.
• Be mindful of passengers in your vehicles, especially children and pets.
• Check on the elderly or anyone who might not have air conditioning.
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