The skies over Detroit are set for a turbulent stretch this week, according to the latest forecasts, with residents advised to prepare for a series of showers and thunderstorms beginning today and extending into the weekend.
For today, conditions bring a 60% chance of precipitation, with showers and possible thunderstorms expected before noon, again between noon and 5 p.m., and once more after 5 p.m. Skies will remain mostly cloudy, with a high near 77 degrees. Winds from the southwest will blow at 7 to 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph. Rainfall amounts are projected between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though higher totals are possible in thunderstorms, the National Weather Service (NWS) reports.
Tonight, showers and thunderstorms remain likely, with an 80% chance of precipitation. Lows will hold around 63 degrees, with south-southwest winds easing to 3 to 6 mph. Rainfall could total between a quarter and half an inch.
On Tuesday, showers are likely after 2 p.m., though skies should gradually clear to mostly sunny conditions. The high is forecast near 79 degrees, with light and variable winds shifting southerly at 5 to 7 mph. Precipitation chances remain at 60%, with expected totals of up to a quarter inch. Tuesday evening carries a 60% chance of showers before 8 p.m., tapering to mostly cloudy conditions with a low near 62 degrees. Winds will turn northeast at 3 to 5 mph, with rainfall amounts likely under a tenth of an inch.
Midweek, Wednesday’s outlook includes a 50% chance of showers, cloudy skies, and a high near 73 degrees, with steady east winds at 5 to 8 mph. Wednesday night brings increasing activity, with showers possible before 8 p.m., then a greater likelihood of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., and continuing after 2 a.m. The low will stay near 62 degrees, and the precipitation chance climbs to 60%.
The unsettled pattern continues Thursday and Friday, with more rounds of showers and possible thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoons. Daytime highs will hover in the mid-70s, while nighttime lows dip into the upper 50s.
Relief is expected over the weekend. Saturday promises mostly sunny skies with highs near 77 degrees and clearer nighttime conditions. Sunday will bring abundant sunshine and highs around 76, closing the week on a calm and pleasant note, according to the extended NWS forecast for the Hamtramck area.
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