Grab your sunscreen and a bottle of water, Detroiters, as we're anticipating a scorcher of a week with temperatures steadily pounding the 90s, according to the latest weather forecasts from the National Weather Service. The rain might offer a brief reprieve today with showers and thunderstorms primarily hitting before 10 am, but don't let this morning's storm clouds fool you; by midday, expect partly sunny skies and a high near a sweltering 94 degrees.

Tonight, the chances of rain diminish, giving way to partly clear skies and a warm low around 74 degrees. Tuesday will mirror today's heat, with temperatures reaching nearly 94 degrees under partly sunny skies. Gusts could reach up to 18 mph, and the heat index might soar even higher, creating potentially hazardous conditions for the city's most vulnerable populations. Wednesday, Juneteenth, will maintain the trend with partial sunshine and a high near 96 degrees, reminiscent of the increasingly frequent heat waves.

As we roll into Wednesday evening, expect the barest cooling with a cloudy low of 74, and if you're holding out for a break in the heat, you'll be disappointed as Thursday's forecast promises more sun and high temperatures, soaring up to 96 degrees again, and by nightfall, the clouds return and temperatures drop slightly to 72 degrees. Friday keeps the torch burning with more sunshine and a high near 94, whilst the night agrees to a partly cloudy sky bowing to a low about 72.

Looking towards the weekend, we might see a shift with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, bringing some variety to your Saturday and Sunday skies. Expect partly sunny days with highs in the low 90s, and nighttime clouds keeping things muggy with lows around 73. This serves as a reminder that gentle heat is a gift, but the rolling thunder and flash of storms are no strangers to these summer months, mirroring the tempest of life in the city. The bright burst of lightning, like the crackle of life's relentless energy, and the thunder, a call to attention, remind us to remember our place within the natural world, to respect it, adapt to it, and as always, to weather it.