In southeast Michigan, rain is still likely on Friday night

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(CBS) – Severe weather is possible across southeast Michigan Friday night between 4 and 10 p.m. as a cold front moves through the area.

A severe weather warning has been issued for St. Clair County until 9:30 p.m. Friday.

The Storm Prediction Center has classified Southeast Michigan as being at slight risk for storms. This category means that isolated severe storms are possible during the specified time period.

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The biggest concern is damaging straight-line winds, followed by the risk of hail and flooding. Flooding is a risk in low-lying areas or under overpasses, as we have seen several times this summer.

There is also an isolated risk of tornadoes, but mainly north of I-96 and closer to the water.

Stay with the CBS News Detroit NEXT weather team for updates and coverage throughout the evening.

Ahmad Bajjey

Ahmad Bajjey is a meteorologist at CBS Detroit. Coming to CBS Detroit is a return home after growing up in Dearborn, where his family still lives. He has spent the last 9 1/2 years in Flint as a meteorologist and was most recently chief meteorologist for WEYI and WSMH.

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