Flood warnings in effect as beryl remnants reach Michigan
Residents of the Detroit metropolitan area, who are prone to flooding, should be prepared for severe weather starting Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
The National Weather Service is predicting severe storms and heavy rainfall of between 1 and 3 inches for southeast Michigan through Wednesday morning, the Great Lakes Water Authority said in a press release.
Local rainfall could exceed 4 inches, NWS Detroit said on X.
The weather service issued a flood warning for much of southeast Michigan from Tuesday evening through Wednesday.
NWS Grand Rapids has also issued a flood warning for parts of central and south-central Michigan, including Clinton and Kalamazoo counties, where additional rainfall is expected. The weather service said up to 3 to 5 inches of rain could fall there by Wednesday evening.
According to the NWS, the rainfall coincides with the remnants of Hurricane Beryl moving through the area.
“It’s getting weaker as it climbs,” said Sara Schultz, a meteorologist with the weather service, of the storm’s remnants. “That’s going to be our biggest threat: the heavy rain and the risk of flooding.”
According to the weather service, rain will continue through Wednesday and Thursday morning. Temperatures in the Detroit metropolitan area will range from just over 27 degrees on Tuesday to just over 24 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday.
The GLWA system is still dry and operating as designed, but the expected rainfall could exceed the system’s capacity, the press release said.
Residents of low-lying areas should remain vigilant and remove valuable items from their basements as a precaution. GLWA says it may also be helpful to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers during heavy rain.
Meanwhile, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued weather advisories for Midwest residents, urging them to remain alert for approaching severe weather.
“Stay alert by monitoring local news and weather reports this week as severe weather moves through the area,” said Tom Sivak, regional administrator for FEMA Region 5, in a news release. “Not only can flooding cause costly damage, it can also be life-threatening. Being prepared can save your life and give you peace of mind.”
Residents should charge their mobile devices, stock up on supplies and make communication plans in advance, the agency said.
People should also avoid downed power lines and trees and avoid walking, swimming or driving through floodwaters.
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