Oakland County, MI Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued in Oakland County – STAY INDOORS

Oakland County MI Residents across Oakland County are being urged to take shelter as the National Weather Facility NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning effective until PM EDT The alert comes amid fast-moving storm cells sweeping through southeast Michigan bringing dangerous wind gusts heavy rain and frequent lightning Hail up to inch in diameter has already been shared in parts of Farmington Hills and Troy credit wxwatcherMI The storm system developed rapidly over Livingston County earlier this evening and moved into Oakland County just after PM Wind gusts topping mph have already downed tree limbs and power lines with DTE Vigor reporting more than customers presently without power Local emergency management functionaries urge residents to remain indoors avoid unnecessary passage and prepare for doable outages The storms may also trigger urban flooding in low-lying areas particularly near storm drains and underpasses The warning includes key cities like Pontiac Southfield Novi and Royal Oak A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until midnight Officers are monitoring the situation closely and will issue additional alerts as needed Key Facts DEVELOPING Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for all of Oakland County through PM IMPACT Over homes without power wind gusts over mph OFFICIAL SOURCE This storm is packing dangerous winds and hail NWS Detroit Office ACTION Stay indoors charge devices and avoid flooded roadways Hyperlocal Impact Precise Location Downtown Royal Oak Near Main Street and Mile Road Neighborhood Connection We lost power and branches are everywhere It hit fast Brenda Keller owner of Keller s Caf on Main Specific Angle WHY THIS MATTERS NOW This is the third major weather alert in Oakland County this month following July s earlier storm that caused widespread flooding in Ferndale With already-saturated ground and weakened infrastructure tonight s system poses added risks for flash floods and falling debris Update Log PM NWS issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Oakland County PM Large tree limb downs power lines in Pontiac PM DTE reports customers without power across county PM Flash Flood Watch expanded to neighboring Macomb and Wayne counties