Motor City residents, brace yourselves for a wet and blustery week ahead, as the National Weather Service warns of persistent showers and potential thunderstorms starting today. The skies over Detroit are forecasted to open up with "showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m.," bringing a high near 50 degrees, as gusts could reach as high as 25 mph. The chance of rain is a hefty 80%, so it's time to keep those umbrellas at hand, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Following the dreary day, tonight won't offer much respite as showers continue and a thunderstorm could hit before 2 a.m., with the temperature dipping to a low around 39. With winds expected to top out at 26 mph, it's recommended that Detroiters secure any loose yard items before turning in. Despite the wind changing from east to southwest after midnight, the rainfall isn't expected to let up much, with totals potentially ranging between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except in thunderstorms where higher amounts are possible.
The outlook for Wednesday doesn't see an end to the dreary weather, as a 50% chance of showers clouds the day with a near steady temperature in the upper 40s. Those looking to catch a break from the rain might have to wait until the weekend, with the National Weather Service indicating only partly sunny skies by Saturday and a high creeping up to a more comfortable 52 degrees.
Thursday's forecast continues the soggy trend, featuring "showers likely, mainly before 2pm," according to the National Weather Service. The stubborn clouds will keep temperatures hovering around the mid-40s, while a stiff north wind could make the chill feel all the more biting. While showers are expected to subside by Thursday night, they could make a brief encore before 8pm. As the weekend inches closer, Friday's weather somewhat improves, featuring mostly cloudy skies and highs edging toward the mid-40s.
For those counting down the days, Sunday might offer a glimpse of hope with sunny conditions forecasted and highs expected to reach the mid-50s. But don't let your guard down just yet, as the night could see a return to partly cloudy conditions. The early parts of next week look promising with mild temperatures reaching up to 60 degrees by Monday, so Detroit might just spring back after all.
