Tornado Watch Issued for Southeast Michigan

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Washtenaw County and Southeast Michigan. The watch is in effect until 3 a.m.

According to the NWS’ hazardous weather statement, there is a chance of thunderstorms this evening with a slight chance of severe weather, damaging wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour, one-inch hail and an isolated tornado.

The storm motion is expected to be northeast at 45 miles per hour.

A tornado watch is issued to alert people to the possibility of tornado development in your area. A tornado warning is issued when a tornado has actually been sighted or is indicated by radar.