Posted on Mon, Jul 8, 2013 : 1:56 p.m.
Weather advisory issued for part of Washtenaw County Monday afternoon
By Cindy Heflin
The National Weather Service has issued a significant weather advisory for northeastern Washtenaw County in effect until 2:30 p.m.
A strong thunderstorm was spotted near Whitmore Lake at 1:39 p.m. moving east at 20 mph, the weather service said.
The storm could produce pea-sized hail and winds up to 40 mph as well as heavy rain, forecasters said.
The storm was expected to be affecting Dixboro at 1:55 p.m. and the Salem Township area at 2:10 p.m.
Torrential rain could flood low-lying areas, the weather service warned. Don’t drive on flooded roads.
Comments
Alex Swary
Mon, Jul 8, 2013 : 8:21 p.m.
I usually roll my eyes when people use the comments to get nitpicky about grammar in the articles... ...but "pea-sized heal" is too hard to resist.
mady
Mon, Jul 8, 2013 : 9:19 p.m.
Alex, I agree, although a "pea-sized heal" doesn't necessarily call for a trip to the ER!
Linda Peck
Mon, Jul 8, 2013 : 9:19 p.m.
I got a good laugh and enjoyed it, so thanks for bringing this little typo to my attention. I never would have spooted it. ;