Weather watchers are on high alert in Metro Detroit. A significant weather event is on the horizon, with the most intense activity expected between 5 p. m. and midnight. The day has already seen some rain, but the real show is yet to come.  The weather team is keeping a close eye on things, providing updates every 30 minutes from 1 p. m. to 4 p. m. These updates will be live-streamed and available for review later. After 4 p. m. , the weather team will continue to provide constant updates throughout the evening broadcasts. Once the broadcasts wrap up at 6:30 p. m. , live coverage will continue throughout the night.

As of 3:30 p. m. , Southeast Michigan is relatively calm, but there are a few stronger storm cells in southern Macomb County and north of that area.  At 3 p. m. , most of Southeast Michigan is experiencing rain. The risk for severe weather remains at a level 2, or slight risk.  The area has already seen a good amount of rain, and more is expected, raising concerns about flooding. There might be a brief break in the rain around 6 p. m. , but storms are likely to return around 8 p. m.

By 2:30 p. m. , the first batch of rain has moved out of Metro Detroit, but a second line is starting to move through. The severe weather threat has been lowered to a slight risk, which is a level 2 out of five. This change is due to the morning's showers and storms, which sucked up a lot of energy in the atmosphere. Flooding and strong winds remain a concern, with the possibility of hail and isolated tornadoes.

Over the next couple of hours, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected. There might be a brief break in the storms between 5-7 p. m. , but the evening is likely to bring heavy rain, strong winds, lightning, and thunder. Scattered showers will continue into early Thursday morning, but the severe risk should be over by midnight.

The weather team has issued an alert due to the potential for strong and severe storms. The temperature is increasing, and there's plenty of rain on the way. There was a brief lull in the action from 1-1:30 p. m. , but the severe risk level for all of Southeast Michigan is now at a level 2 out of 5, or "slight. " The area is under a flood watch from 8 p. m. Wednesday through 8 a. m. Thursday.

Stormy Weather Alert: Metro Detroit's Evening Forecast

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