Robert Allen

Detroit Free Press

Hail and wind gusts up to 60 m.p.h. are possible in southeast Michigan today as afternoon thunderstorms are forecast, according to the National Weather Service.

The weather service issued a "Hazardous Weather Outlook," advising that strong thunderstorms, "with a couple becoming marginally severe," are possible. But weather service meteorologist Sara Schultz said the storms likely will be isolated.

"With the few storms that may develop, threats are damaging winds and hail of 1 inch," said Schultz, based in White Lake Township.

She said there's a 70% chance for rain today, and the highest chances for storms will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. After a mild Friday, temperatures are to plummet, "leading to possible freeze/frost concerns," according to the weather service.

Schultz said to expect highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s this weekend.

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