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Severe Thunderstorms and High Winds Hit Southeastern Michigan

3/15/2026

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Michigan Weather Alert

A 4Warn Weather Alert covers Southeastern Michigan from Sunday night into Monday due to severe thunderstorms and high winds.
Rain showers begin around 7:00 PM Sunday and become thunderstorms by 10:00 PM.
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has placed central and western Michigan under a Slight Risk, with winds over 60 mph.
A Wind Advisory is likely Monday, with sustained winds of 20–30 mph and gusts to 40–50 mph.

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Michigan Winter Storm

A winter storm will impact Northern Michigan from Saturday night through Tuesday, bringing heavy snow and ice followed by milder mid-week temperatures.
Snow totals reach 20 inches or more in northern areas and 30–38 inches in parts of the Eastern U.P.
Freezing rain is expected south of the Rogers City–Charlevoix line, creating hazards.
Winds will gust to about 50 mph, producing blizzard-like conditions.

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Michigan Weather Alert

A 4Warn Weather Alert covers Southeastern Michigan from Sunday night into Monday due to severe thunderstorms and high winds.
Rain showers begin around 7:00 PM Sunday and become thunderstorms by 10:00 PM.
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has placed central and western Michigan under a Slight Risk, with winds over 60 mph.
A Wind Advisory is likely Monday, with sustained winds of 20–30 mph and gusts to 40–50 mph.

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