Weather Briefing

Weather BriefingMay 28, 2013

National Weather ServiceDetroit/Pontiac, MI

http://www.weather.gov/dtxEmail: w-dtx.webmaster@noaa.gov

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Hazard Summary Slight Risk Today and Tonight

Severe Weather Outlook through Tonight

Thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening.

The greatest threats will be damaging winds and large hail with isolated tornadoes also possible.

Best chances for severe thunderstorm development between 2pm and 10pm.

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Severe Weather ThreatsToday and Tonight

60 mph or Greater Around 1” In Diameter

Isolated Tornado Threat

Damaging Winds Large Hail Tornado

Highlights

Slight Chance Of Severe Weather This Afternoon and

Evening

Warm/Moist Unstable Air And Close Proximity To Frontal

Boundary Will Trigger StormsAcross Southeast Michigan

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Hazards Summary ReviewThis Afternoon and Evening

• Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening with highest probability for severe weather between 2pm and 10 pm.

• The episodic nature of the thunderstorms creates forecasting challenges in regards to timing.

• Storms this afternoon and evening will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.

• Thunderstorms will also produce locally heavy rainfall.

Additional Information

NWS Detroit/Pontiac, MIhttp://www.weather.gov/dtx

Email: w-dtx.webmaster@noaa.gov

Local Hazards Pagehttp://www.weather.gov/detroit/svr.php

Storm Prediction Centerhttp://www.spc.noaa.gov