Detroit is gearing up for a mixed bag of weather conditions in the coming week, with predictions ranging from mostly sunny skies to expected thunderstorms, according to the latest from the National Weather Service.
Starting today, the locals can enjoy a partly sunny day with temperatures climbing to a comfortable high near 80, although a gentle south breeze of 6 to 9 mph will be present. However, as the evening progresses, the likelihood of showers increases with showers and possibly a thunderstorm predicted after 2 am. "A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms." says the National Weather Service,
Come Saturday, residents should brace for more showers and a potential thunderstorm, mainly before 5 pm, followed by a chance of additional showers and thunderstorms later in the evening. The heat will notch up a bit with the high approximating near 84 and southwest winds gusting as high as 23 mph. The chance of precipitation hits a peak of 80%, with new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible, which might be something to consider for any outdoor plans.
However, after a 30% chance of early evening showers on Saturday, the weather is expected to clear up some. The forecast for Sunday night presents a mostly clear sky with a comforting low around 55. As we move into Monday, sun-kissed clear skies promise a delightful kickoff to the week, with a high near 77, while the night turns partly cloudy with a low around 60.
The remaining weekdays teeter back toward uncertainty with Tuesday exhibiting partly sunny conditions and a high near 82, dipping into a chance of showers at night with the mercury around 68. Midweek might see the thermostat rise as Wednesday offers a chance of showers and thunderstorms amid mostly cloudy skies with a high reaching to near 88 degrees. Similar conditions linger into the night and stretch to Independence Day, with a mix of sun and potential showers wrapping up the forecast.
A complete and detailed forecast, tailored to the region 4 Miles S of Hamtramck MI, can also be found by visiting the National Weather Service's website.
