(WWJ) – Metro Detroit is bracing for some severe weather on Thursday, but it’s not the kind you would typically expect in February.
Forecasters are calling for high winds and rain, with the possibility of severe thunderstorms throughout the day as temperatures climb into the upper 50s.
A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday for much of Southeast Michigan, including Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Washtenaw and Monroe Counties.
The NWS says Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe Counties can expect to see sustained winds of 25-30 mph with wind gusts of up to 55 mph. Meanwhile in Oakland, Macomb and Livingston Counties, winds are expected to hit 20-25 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Officials say the gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, while tree limbs could be blown down. Some areas may experience power outages.
The strongest winds are expected south of the I-69 corridor Thursday afternoon.
As for the thunderstorms, the NWS says most of the area is at “marginal risk” on Thursday, with the most likely time to see them being between noon and 3 p.m.
AccuWeather meteorologist John Feerick told WWJ on “Weather Wednesday” temperatures could be approaching 60 degrees on Thursday – very “unusual” for this time of year.
“We’re probably gonna set a record high,” Feerick said. “If we get up to 59, that would break the record of 56, which was last reached in 2001.”
Feerick says the winds will calm down and temps will come back “closer to average” as we head into the weekend.
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