The warm and muggy summer conditions outside this afternoon are some of the very elements that could lead to powerful storms this evening.
Temperatures are surging into the middle to upper 80s and humidity levels are through the roof.
As a disturbance comes through this evening it could trigger storms with impressive downpours and damaging wind gusts. The strongest storms could produce gusts up to 60 mph.
We could see a spotty storm this afternoon, but the best chance of storms will be later on.
There are many festivals and outdoor activities taking place today, kicking off a long weekend for many.
But Mother Nature may not be fully cooperating with your plans
It started off hot and sunny at the Michigan Rib Fest in Royal Oak.
If it's too hot for festival goers, imagine the barbecue specialists!
Adam Besant of Stonewood Smokehouse and BBQ in Roseville said, "Behind that grill, I'm pushing 100 degrees no problem."
Festival attendee John Williams said, "I'm loving it. It's great for now, hopefully it won't rain."
Here's the breakdown:
Location: Storms are most likely south of I-69
Storm Timing: Isolated storms - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. More widespread & intense between 6 p.m. and midnight
Risk: Damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, locally heavy rain, some hail
