Tornado Warning issued briefly for parts of Macomb, Oakland counties; flash flooding possible

The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Macomb County through 4:45 p.m.

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The National Weather Service briefly issued a Tornado Warning just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday for parts of Macomb and Oakland counties.

The warning was canceled shortly after it was issued, but a Flash Flood Warning was issued shortly after for central Macomb County that will remain in effect until 4:45 p.m.

A severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado was spotted over Royal Oak near Troy around 1:12 p.m., according to NWS. The storm moved northeast toward Macomb County, impacting the cities of Warren, Sterling Heights, Clinton Township, Fraser and Roseville. A line of thunderstorms is expected to move through portions of southeast Michigan throughout the evening resulting is possible flooding and power outages in the region.

The NWS urges residents to avoid driving on flooded roads and taking necessary precautions to avoid dangerous conditions.

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