Severe weather: Expected Wednesday storms carry risk of hail, isolated tornado
Numerous thunderstorms expected to develop during the day Wednesday could mean a stormy evening in Ann Arbor, bringing with them the risk of an isolated tornado.
Steve Considine, meteorologist at the National Weather Service, said thunderstorms will develop Wednesday and Ann Arbor will be on the northern fringe of severe weather. Considine said high wind gusts, large hail and an isolated tornado are all possible effects of the storm.
“The most probably time for severe weather will be between 5 p.m. and midnight,” Considine said.
The line of storms heading for the area is expected to affect northern Indiana, northern Illinois and southern Michigan, Considine said.
There’s a line of storms coming from Wisconsin and Minnesota that are currently diminishing. Considine said they’ll redevelop in our area.
New rainfall could come between a tenth and a quarter of an inch during the day, with higher amounts possible in areas where thunderstorms hit. More rain overnight could result in a half of an inch to three-quarters of an inch, according to NWS.
Considine said the storms will likely be done by Thursday, which is expected to be cooler and drier.
Media reports indicate Southeast Michigan could see a weather pattern known as a derecho. A derecho is a windstorm that moves quickly in a straight line, often accompanied by heavy rain and lightning.
Check the forecast at AnnArbor.com's weather page.
Kyle Feldscher covers cops and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at kylefeldscher@annarbor.com or you can follow him on Twitter.
Comments
Usual Suspect
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 : 10:47 p.m.
HAARP!!!!
Dave
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 : 7:47 p.m.
You guys didn't watch the weather on youtube?? http://youtu.be/7WdIUm61Bnc
justcurious
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 : 8:50 p.m.
LOL! That was great! Thanks!
James
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 : 4:42 p.m.
Can someone stop the never-ending "beep-beep" of a construction vehicle in reverse? I understand the safety issue, but JUST STOP IT!!!
justcurious
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 : 6:23 p.m.
Uh, James. What does this have to do with the weather? But, I agree. I live across from a new "development" of sorts and I have been treated to a lot of the back-up beeping for weeks now.
music to my ear
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 : 6:20 p.m.
two words EAR PLUGS and both are annoying sorry for you Mr. James
BDlay
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 : 4:33 p.m.
The Spanish word "derecho", that means "right" to describe this particular meteorological phenomena sounds like taken from Spanish dancing jargon.
Ann English
Thu, Jun 13, 2013 : 12:32 a.m.
The Weather Channel Desktop, under the category, Weather Word, defines "derecho" as Kyle does and ends saying it comes from the Spanish word for "straight".
JerryL
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 : 7:48 p.m.
"Derecho" means straight. "Derecha" means right. Close but no cigar.
Julie Baker
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 : 3:02 p.m.
MLive also has some severe weather coverage, with helpful graphics from the Storm Prediction Center. Check it out here: http://ow.ly/lXEAU
Usual Suspect
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 : 2:45 p.m.
I remember the derecho from July, 1980. It blew down a radio antenna along Scio Church east of Wagner, and also a barn near there. I think the power was out for two or three days.
Ann English
Thu, Jun 13, 2013 : 12:29 a.m.
Was that also called the Green Sky Storm? I remember the power being out for FIVE days from the Green Sky Storm; it demolished some friends' outdoor, above-ground swimming pool in Northfield Township.
Bertha Venation
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 : 2:41 p.m.
Uh oh.... does this mean another power surge on my Hoveround? Don't know if I can go through another evening of doing donuts in the living room.
mady
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 : 1:57 p.m.
Batten down the hatches!
DJBudSonic
Thu, Jun 13, 2013 : 12:55 a.m.
I need 4 stout men to man the oars!
music to my ear
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 : 5:54 p.m.
ahoy matie,i will, we have been lucky he in mi stuff gets crazy i will take me and my doggiesto the dungeon
Bertha Venation
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 : 4:23 p.m.
LOL! YA! WE'LL teach those hatches! :)
Usual Suspect
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 : 2:46 p.m.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDGQ11nAdtg SFW.