Severe weather is possible across much of Michigan on Monday, with the National Weather Service issuing a series of severe thunderstorm watches that include parts of the state.
The CBS News Detroit weather team has declared Monday to be a NEXT Weather Alert Day, stepping up forecasts and announcements as needed.
Storms moving across Michigan
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch on Monday morning for part of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula along with part of Lake Michigan. That watch is expected to be in effect until 3 p.m. Central / 4 p.m. Eastern.
An additional severe thunderstorm watch was issued at 12:42 p.m. Monday for parts of Michigan, Indiana and Illinois, the National Weather Service said. The Michigan cities in that watch included Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Holland, Jackson and Lansing. The watch is expected to remain in effect until 8 p.m.
This is the same storm system that resulted in tornado damage earlier in the day in parts of eastern Wisconsin.
Watch vs warning
The National Weather Service says a severe weather watch means “be prepared.” It is possible that weather will reach severe levels during the time frame specified…