Michigan Could See Tornados This Week – Here’s Where

It wouldn't be spring in Michigan without some tornado action, or at least the possibility of tornados. It's a scary thing, so you need to be aware of tornado threats early to prepare. Severe thunderstorms are projected to make their way though Michigan on Wednesday (April 5), and that will bring the possibility of isolated tornadoes in many areas of the state, according to the National Weather Service.

So, when and where will these storms and possibly tornados hit? Here's the trajectory of these possible severe weather events.

The severe storms are expected to reach lower Michigan sometime between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday (April 5), according to the National Weather Service, and temperatures will flirt with 70 degrees. Of course, the warm weather and storms, coming from cooler weather, is the perfect formula for tornados. Meteorologists say the storms could be severe, with heavy rain, gusty winds, hail and tornadoes.

So, where will the severe storms take place? The area most likely to get tornado activity and severe weather is across southeastern Michigan and part of the lower Great Lakes. The National Weather Service says the metro Detroit area as an "enhanced" possibility of such storms, meaning there is "high confidence that several storms will contain damaging winds, severe hail and/or tornadoes."

For the Detroit area, the National Weather Service says, "A powerful low pressure system will send a strong cold front through SE Michigan Wednesday afternoon. The atmosphere will be favorable for significant severe weather including tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. Monitor the forecast into tomorrow and prepare now." Meanwhile, the Grand Rapids area has a "threat of severe storms today into Wednesday along with localized flooding." Stay safe and be prepared with a place to shelter if tornados reach your area.