High Wind Warning Issued for Southeast Michigan: Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected Friday
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Southeast Michigan, effective Friday, with damaging wind gusts of up to 60 mph expected to cause power outages.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Michigan
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeast Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac MI has issued a High Wind Warning for a significant portion of southeast Michigan. This alert is classified as severe, with hazardous wind conditions likely to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic area including the following counties:
- Midland
- Bay
- Huron
- Saginaw
- Tuscola
- Sanilac
- Shiawassee
- Genesee
- Lapeer
- St. Clair
- Livingston
- Oakland
- Macomb
- Washtenaw
- Wayne
- Lenawee
- Monroe
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following safety measures:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and stay away from windows.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
- Prepare for potential power loss.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds are expected to reach sustained speeds of 20 to 30 mph. Wind gusts are forecasted to reach between 50 and 60 mph. According to the National Weather Service, these damaging winds will likely blow down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are expected.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM EDT on Friday, March 13, 2026. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 10:00 PM EDT Friday night.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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