Where Will It Storm This Week in Michigan? When to Expect Thunderstorms

Weather forecast agency, National Weather Service (NWS), would like to announce that there will be widespread rain and lightning in Michigan the whole week.

The NWS has also said that a strong t-storm can develop late on June 9, particularly in northern and southern Michigan, with some areas under a marginal severe weather risk.

June 9 Forecast Highlights

• Time: The storm may start around 2 p.m. and it is expected to last until 10 p.m., but there is a possibility that it may go on until early June 10.
• Primary Threats:Damaging wind gusts up to 60 mphSmall to medium-sized hail (up to ½ inch)Localized heavy rain and lightning
• Damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph
• Small to medium-sized hail (up to ½ inch)
• Localized heavy rain and lightning

In the case of the NWS in Northern Indiana, which serves southwest Michigan, it is noted that “an isolated strong to severe thunderstorm is possible” at that time.

Regional Breakdown

Detroit (Southeast Michigan)

• June 10: Sunny, high near 76°F, gusts up to 22 mph as the maximum wind speed could be expected
• June 11: Unobstructed sunshine and 86°F, this will later turn to partly cloudy
• June 12: Showers and thunderstorms which have the possibility of being severe can be observed after 2 PM, high near 81°F

Lansing (Central Michigan)

• June 10: Mostly sunny, high near 73°F
• June 11: Sunny and warm at 84°F, chance of rain later
• June 12: Rain and possible thunderstorms, high near 77°F

Grand Rapids & West Michigan

• June 10: Clear sky and warm with highs near 72°F
• June 11: Warmest day of the week with highs of 84°F, slight possibility of rain at 40%
• June 12: Rain chances are to be present, accompanied by the temperature high near 77°F

Coldwater (Southwest Michigan)

• June 10: Mostly sunny weather with the temperature near 72°F, the gusts are expected to reach 25 mph
• June 11: It will be sunny and the temperature will be around 84°F, the rain will be after 2 a.m.
• June 12: The weather will be partly sunny with chances of rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon

Kalamazoo (Southwest Michigan)

• June 10: It will be Sunny, and the temperatures are expected to be approaching 73°F with a breeze
• June 11-12: The weather is getting hotter to the mid-80s, with the risk of rain and thunderstorm going up as well

Upper Peninsula Outlook

• Later in the day, the temperature will start decreasing with the warmest areas suffering highs in the 60s and mid-70s, for example, the highest in Marquette can reach only up to 58°F on June 12
• June 10: The haze and smoke might be also widespread in the area with people needing to make preparations

Final Takeaway

If you plan on being in Michigan this week, don’t forget to watch the skies as even if other parts of the state receive sunshine and warm weather there are still possible besides the real storms and the dangerous weather overall. The most severe storm consists of being at some point around June 9 late, but also be ready for warnings from the purpose especially, in the evening.