Severe storms bring risk of flooding and winds to Southeast Michigan

On July 9, 2025, a warm front moved north across Southeast Michigan, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the area. The CBS Detroit NEXT Weather team declared a Weather Alert Day due to the significant threat of flooding and damaging winds that could exceed 60 miles per hour. Rain continued throughout the evening, with several inches accumulating in localized areas. This situation created the possibility of ponding on roads and localized flooding. As the systems progressed into the following days, meteorologists indicated that nearly all of Southeast Michigan would remain under a marginal risk for severe storms on July 11 and 12, 2025. A slight risk attached to those days signals that while there are threats, the severity may fluctuate based on atmospheric conditions. The storms are likely driven by a low-pressure system moving from the upper Midwest and the dynamics of cold fronts moving through the region. Friday’s forecast highlighted the potential for thunderstorms that could develop as the warm, moist air interacted with the approaching cold front. The Storm Prediction Center indicated a marginal risk which pointed to heavier downpours—rates potentially exceeding one inch per hour—that might lead to localized flooding in some areas. The development and strength of these storms would be contingent on how much instability builds throughout the day. Forecasts for Saturday indicated further storms expected as a cold front approached, sustaining the risk of severe weather across the region while possibly carrying residual hazards into Sunday morning. Authorities urged residents to maintain situational awareness as strong winds and hail, alongside the threat of isolated flooding and even a low risk for tornadoes, persisted throughout the weekend.