DETROIT (WWJ) -- After a calm start to Thursday in Metro Detroit, forecasters warned that storms are on the way, with some severe weather expected in our region.
AccuWeather said the risk for severe weather will arrive as a cold front pushed through, and temperatures drop.
Meteorologist Joe Lundberg said clouds will start to increase, and showers could start as early as 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. in Metro Detroit. But he said the stronger stuff is expected later, closer to 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. — with the worst of the bad weather continuing until around 9 p.m.
"And those thunderstorms have the potential of being severe," Lundberg said. "That includes the risk of hail, damaging winds, downpours, and yes, even an isolated tornado."
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The National Weather Service said the system has shifted a bit to the south, with areas near or below the state line at most risk for heavy downpours and flooding.
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