Detroit started the day under a blanket of clouds, with morning temperatures stuck in the upper 30s. Do not let the chilly start fool you, though. Readings climb into the upper 50s this afternoon, with a high near 57°F and a south-southwest breeze that will keep it feeling milder than the early hours suggested.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
By later today, south-southwest winds are expected to run around 10 to 12 mph, with gusts up to about 18 mph. That is enough to make exposed streets and bridges feel noticeably breezy. It is a good idea to secure any loose outdoor items, and drivers can expect gustier pockets along the lakeshore during the afternoon commute.
Showers And A Shot At Thunder Tuesday
Monday brings a stronger warm-up, with highs near 66°F, and that warmer air will help fuel showers and a growing chance of thunderstorms from Monday night into Tuesday, when the high climbs toward 71°F. An isolated storm could become strong, with gusts as high as 23 mph and small hail possible, and new rainfall amounts of a few tenths of an inch Monday night are possible, according to the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac.
Plan Your Commute
Wet roads and localized downpours are most likely during the Monday night into Tuesday window, so plan on leaving extra time and driving carefully. Standing water can be deceptive, especially in low spots and on-ramps. For live traffic and construction updates, including the ongoing I‑94 and I‑696 projects, check Mi Drive before you head out.
Midweek Cool Down
Once this system moves through, temperatures slide back into the 40s on Wednesday and Thursday, with rain likely and a chance of that rain mixing with snow Wednesday night into Thursday before milder air returns late in the week. Expect daytime highs near 49°F on Wednesday and lows near freezing in some suburbs, per the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac.
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