Detroit locals can expect a mixed bag of weather this week, with sunny days initially taking the lead before a series of showers and thunderstorms make their way into the forecast. According to the National Weather Service, today boasts a sunny sky with temperatures peaking near 88 degrees and light winds shifting southward in the afternoon.
There's a shift coming tonight as the skies start to betray their clarity, moving towards partly cloudy conditions and a mild 70-degree evening. The calm will give in to a south breeze, teasing at the more tumultuous weather ahead. Monday will be presenting Detroiters with a 50% chance of precipitation, stretching to include possible thunderstorms after the early morning hours. The day's high is anticipated to be near 85 degrees, with a gentle push from the south-southwest wind picking up at 5 to 8 mph.
As Monday night rolls in, so does the possibility of showers and thunderstorms with a 30% chance after 2 am, continuing the trend of partly cloudy night skies and mild lows around 72 degrees. The beat of showers and thunderstorms dances on through Tuesday, with probabilities capping at 40%, while the day fights to maintain a balance with intervals of sunshine and a high nearing 86 degrees.
Looking toward the midweek forecast, Wednesday tempts with the promise of pure sun and temperatures flirting with the 90-degree mark. Despite the daytime reprieve, the night sets the stage once more for possible thunderstorms after 2 am, consistent with the pattern of the week. The touch of storms could reach into Thursday morning, then may return for an encore post-2 pm, with temperatures holding steady in the high 80s. Intermittent rain continues to be the motif, with a streak of sunny weather providing a backdrop for possible showers through the rest of the week.
Rolling out the forecast carpet, the weekend does little to break tradition, proffering its own chances of showers and thunderstorms amidst an otherwise mostly sunny Saturday with highs resting around 87 degrees.
