Detroiters, get ready for a hot start to the week with temperatures reaching around 93 degrees today. A southwest breeze is set to sweep across the city, oscillating between 6 to 11 mph, and it could suddenly gust as high as 18 mph. As we venture into the evening, the skies are predicted to remain mostly clear, with temperatures dipping to a warm 75 degrees and a steady south southwest wind maintaining a presence at 7 to 9 mph, according to the latest reports from the National Weather Service.
Looking towards Sunday, our skies will remain sunny until the afternoon when the chance of showers and thunderstorms will begin to gradually increase after 2pm. Don't be fooled by the sunlight; these storms are forecasted to hit us with a 50% probability. For those planning to enjoy the outdoors, it might be prudent to prepare to hastily seek shelter, as the southwest winds are expected to gain strength, reaching 9 to 14 mph and capable to gust up to 23 mph, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Sunday's nocturnal hours will bring continued chances of showers and thunderstorms with a shift in wind direction. Post-midnight, the winds will pivot north, providing a gentle breeze at 6 to 9 mph, and the likelihood of rain will marginally drop to 30%. As the new work week commences on Monday, the odds of rain will persist until the afternoon. With predominant cloud coverage, the high should hover near a more temperate 82 degrees, and the north wind will blow with mild vigor at 6 to 8 mph, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
Monday night will be partly cloudy with a cooler low of 63 degrees. On Tuesday, expect plenty of sunshine and a high near 87. Tuesday night will be mostly clear with a low of 68. Wednesday will start sunny with a high around the same, but showers and thunderstorms may develop after 2 p.m, as obtained by the National Weather Service.
Thursday and Friday will bring a mix of sun and clouds with chances of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be around 85 and 87 degrees, with lows near 68. Metro Detroiters should be ready for warm and possibly stormy summer weather, as per the National Weather Service.
