Severe weather possible in Ann Arbor area Wednesday evening

Posted on Wed, Jul 25, 2012 : 12:26 p.m.

Severe weather could move into the Ann Arbor area later today, the National Weather Service says.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected after 4 p.m., and there’s a slight chance some of those could be severe, forecasters warned. There's even a slight risk of a tornado, the weather service said.

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The strongest storms could produce gusts of up to 60 mph and hail up to one inch in diameter.

If severe weather does occur, it’s most likely to occur after 6 p.m., the weather service said.

The Wednesday afternoon forecast calls for partly sunny skies with a high of 92 and a 30 percent chance of rain.

Tonight, the chance for showers and thunderstorms continues. The low is expected to be 75.

Thursday will bring a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. The high is expected to reach 92.

The chance for showers and storms will linger Friday, but it will be cooler with a high of about 83.

Forecasters expect a pleasant weekend with sunny skies and highs in the mid-80s Saturday and Sunday.

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