A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Washtenaw County, effective immediately, due to a strong thunderstorm with hazards including winds in excess of 40 mph and pea-sized hail. Residents in impacted areas such as Ann Arbor and Saline should seek shelter as gusty winds may cause minor damage.

As this dry and warm weather pattern continues, fire danger will be elevated over the next few days so use caution if doing any burning.

Unusually warm fall temperatures will persist into the weekend across Michigan, Oct. 4-5, with only slight chances of rain in the forecast. "Unseasonably warm air will be with us through the weekend, and as breezes gradually increase, fire danger will also ...

This week is an active one for Southeast Michigan weather with multiple rounds of snow and even rain expected for mid-week. Our first clipper aimed for the region early Tuesday morning. Snowfall amounts were expected to be light somewhat like Sunday morning.

A second day of severe weather is expected Thursday and it is very possible that a tornado outbreak will hit the Chicago area in the afternoon and evening.

Michigan is starting out the week with rain and thunderstorms in the forecast, though skies are set to clear by mid-week for warm, dry days, the National Weather Service said. "Rain showers with a few rumbles of thunder today and tonight, hanging on in the ...