More Flooding Predicted In Metro Detroit This Week

METRO DETROIT, MI — Just as Metro Detroiters were drying out their basements and water was receding in yards and freeway ramps, another round of flooding is possible, forecasters say.

A Lakeshore Flood Warning is in effect from 8 a.m. Wednesday to 8 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. The warning impacts Wayne and Monroe counties.

Here’s what you need to know:

* Lake Shore Flooding - Strengthening northeast winds tonight will lead to increasing water levels across the western lake Erie basin, particularly from Luna Pier southward. Water levels will then increase along the entire lake Erie shoreline Wednesday and Wednesday night as winds shift to easterly. Water levels are forecast to exceed 72 inches during this time, leading to the potential for lakeshore flooding.

* Impacts - High water level combined with high waves will lead to lakeshore flooding and may cause damage to structures along the shoreline. In addition, significant beach erosion may occur.

Preparing - A Lakeshore Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent along the lake. Residents on or near the shore in the warned area should be alert for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Visit www.weather.gov/safety for more. To learn more about dangerous waves and currents please visit dangerouscurrents.org

Forecast

The rain started around Metro Detroit Monday and drizzle continues into the rest of the week.

Here’s a look at the forecast through Friday:

Tuesday night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North northeast wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51. East wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night
Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. South wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Info via weather.gov.