The City of Detroit is bracing for a spell of rainy weather. As forecasted by the National Weather Service, precipitation is likely after 4 p.m. today with mostly cloudy skies and highs rounding out near 46 degrees. The east-southeast winds, blowing at around 6 to 9 mph, bring with them a 60% chance of rain, and while the rainfall might not be heavy—a mere tenth of an inch at most—it's a sign of the soggy days ahead.
Tonight's forecast calls for more rain, which is mainly expected before the early morning. The temperature should dive about 43 degrees by 9 p.m., then make an unusual climb to around 50 degrees throughout the night. The rain is coming with a 90% probability, yet it continues to withhold any significant accumulation. Leading into the weekend, Detroiters will see a slight reprieve Saturday morning as the chance of precipitation dips to 30% before potentially returning in the night.
The real soaker is set for Sunday, though, with rain predicted to be a near-certainty at 80%. Winds will switch from east-northeast to northwest throughout the day, while temperatures linger around the upper 40s. The whopping quarter to half an inch of rain could be substantial enough to warrant watching nearby waterways for possible risings.
Looking into next week, Monday could be the brief interlude from the drizzle with some partly sunny skies. But this respite will be fleeting as Tuesday brings back the rain clouds and a high of only 42 degrees. The weather seems to settle on a precipitative pattern, with rain possibly mixing into snow come New Year's Eve. Thus, while residents may be preparing to bid adieu to 2024, they must also ready themselves for the cold embrace of January's chill—ushered in by chances of snow and clouds with highs struggling to reach even the low 30s.
