Metro Detroit weather: Summer-like feel meets severe storm chances Thursday

Severe thunderstorm chances late Thursday

Thursday will feel like a summer day, but that summer-like weather includes the chance for severe storms overnight. Alan Longstreet has what to expect.

DETROIT (FOX 2) - A sweet stretch of summer weather sets up to close out the week, but storms streaking in tonight offer cause for concern.

The Storm Prediction Center has Southeast Michigan under a Slight Risk (2 out of 5) for severe weather. Damaging wind and hail are the main threats. The tornado risk is low, but not zero.

Timeline:

Our main storm window is centered around midnight.

Take a look at FOX Futurecast. Most of us see widespread heavy rain with isolated to scattered strong wind gusts and large hail embedded in the mix.

Friday turns even warmer, but less humid, with scattered showers and storms possible by evening and into the night. That sets the stage for a cooler weekend feel, with highs only slated to be in the 60s. Those temps stick around into next week.