A high wind advisory is in effect until late Wednesday for the NBC25 viewing area. Winds will be increasing within the next couple of hours, reaching 45-55 mph from this evening through Wednesday.

The tornado watches that were active earlier have been canceled.

Go to our Severe Weather, Live Radar or School Closings page for continued updates.

At least 26,500 homes and businesses across Michigan's Lower Peninsula have lost power as severe storms and powerful winds barrel across the state.

Several schools and businesses have canceled evening activities. See a complete list of cancellations.

Follow the storm with live, Doppler Radar.