Weather warnings expire, but wind gusts and more power outages expected

Southeast Michigan and a large portion of the state were under the risk for severe weather Wednesday afternoon and evening but storms rolled through missing some key areas but featured some downpours and high winds. 

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 8 p.m. for southeastern Michigan according to the National Weather Service. FOX 2's Rich Luterman says that strong wind gusts are expected to linger into tonight with some up to 50 miles per hour and possibly more power outages as a result.

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Numerous strong to severe thunderstorms rolled through as the remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal move north through the Midwest. 

Temperatures quickly jumped into the mid-to-upper 80s before the storms with a mix of clouds and sunshine which helped to fuel the storms. 

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