Strong storms possible in Southeast Michigan Fri. and Sat.
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The National Weather Service said parts of southeast Michigan could see winds up to 60 miles per hour and pea-size hail on Saturday afternoon.
The scattered rain showers moving across Michigan on Friday, July 11, will roll into the weekend as weather officials forecast statewide afternoon thunderstorms on July 12.
Wind damage from storms moving through Southeast Michigan on Saturday afternoon has resulted in thousands of people without power, according to DTE Energy.
Weather officials expect mid-week storms on Wednesday, July 9, across the Lower Peninsula, with heavy rain and winds.
Officials are concerned about extreme weather and potential cuts to forecasting and federal emergency funding.
Wildfire smoke from Canada will be moving into Michigan from Saturday to Monday, creating poor air quality across the state.
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Lansing State Journal on MSNRain, storms move across Michigan. Where power went out on July 6On the east side of the state, Alpena is expected to top out in the high 60s with rain and storms continuing until about 11 p.m. July 6. The start to the week should be sunny with highs in the mid- to upper 70s.
Mid-Michigan is in for another pleasant day, though rain will begin to approach the area. With more sunshine breaking through, temperatures are expected to warm back up.
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Deadly floods in Texas last week have left at least 111 people dead, with more than 160 still missing.
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