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Flood Watch
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a * Flood Watch for a portion of southeast Michigan, including the following areas, Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Tuscola, Washtenaw and Wayne. * From this afternoon through Thursday morning. * Widespread showers and embedded thunderstorms will develop along a strong cold front this afternoon and evening across Southeast Michigan. The cold front will then stall out near Metro Detroit tonight and Wednesday. Persistent shower activity with possible thunderstorms is expected early Wednesday before a second round of widespread rainfall develops again Wednesday night. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour will be possible particularly this afternoon and evening. * Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches will be possible across much of Southeast Michigan by Thursday morning. Locally higher amounts will be possible. Read more
Hydrologic Outlook
There is a potential for flooding or near flooding along the following rivers and creeks based on forecast average basin rainfall of generally 3 to 5 inches from this afternoon through Thursday morning. However...if rainfall amounts are more or less then predicted...the potential for flooding will increase or decrease accordingly. If the likelihood of flooding becomes more certain...then a flood warning would be issued. FLOOD POTENTIAL TIME POTENTIAL MAGNITUDE LOCATION STAGE TO FLOOD STAGE AND CREST OF FLOODING Huron River Hamburg 6.5 Friday 03 PM Major 7.9 Monday PM Ann Arbor 16.0 Friday 12 AM Minor 16.0 Friday AM Rouge River Detroit 15.0 Wednesday 01 PM Major 20.5 Thursday PM Clinton River Clinton Township 16.0 Wednesday 01 PM Major 19.0 Thursday AM Mt. Clemens 16.0 Thursday 03 AM Moderate 17.7 Thursday PM N.br. Clinton River Mt Clemens 15.0 Friday 12 AM Moderate 16.7 Friday PM Mill Creek Dexter 12.0 Thursday 07 PM Minor 12.5 Friday AM Middle Rouge River Dearborn Heights 10.0 Thursday 01 AM Minor 10.5 Thursday PM Lower Rouge River Dearborn 11.0 Thursday 12 PM Minor 11.0 Thursday PM Keep in touch with the most up to date weather information by listening to NOAA weather radio or visiting the National Weather Service web site. Read more
| Day | Min | Max | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 21 Sep | 58°F | 72°F | Rain throughout the day. |
| Wed, 22 Sep | 50°F | 59°F | Rain throughout the day. |
| Thu, 23 Sep | 48°F | 56°F | Rain until evening. |
| Fri, 24 Sep | 47°F | 70°F | Possible light rain overnight. |
| Sat, 25 Sep | 46°F | 63°F | Possible light rain until evening. |
| Sun, 26 Sep | 41°F | 63°F | Clear throughout the day. |
| Mon, 27 Sep | 46°F | 71°F | Clear throughout the day. |
| Tue, 28 Sep | 54°F | 73°F | Overcast throughout the day. |