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Heavy Rain and Flooding Possible

Wet Forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Potential Tuesday

Rounds of showers and some thunderstorms will occur this week. The most widespread rainfall is expected today and tonight; again Monday night; and again Tuesday night into Wednesday. Widespread rain amounts of more than 1” are likely. Localized flooding is possible from rain and snow melt including along rivers, especially in the vicinity of the Tip of the Mitt and eastern Upper Michigan.

Showers and a few thunderstorms will cross northern Michigan today and tonight. Heavy rain is expected at times, especially this morning. Widespread shower and thunderstorm activity is also likely on Monday night, and to a lesser degree Tuesday night into Wednesday. All of this rain could result in localized flooding, especially in places that still have snow to melt. Above normal temperatures are expected for next several days, especially in northern Lower Michigan.