Today in Detroit started off crisp and clear, with temperatures parked in the mid 40s and low humidity. Sunshine will send readings into the low 80s by midafternoon, a quick turnaround after several cool starts this week. Light west-northwest breezes for much of the day will pick up late tonight as a weak front slides through the region.
Afternoon Into Tonight
Expect mostly sunny skies this afternoon with west-northwest winds of about 1 to 10 mph and a high near 84°F. Tonight stays mostly clear with a low around 54°F and north winds increasing to 6 to 13 mph, with gusts up to about 21 mph that could leave evening commuters feeling a bit buffeted in exposed spots. For full details and the forecast discussion, see the National Weather Service.
Weekend Outlook
Tomorrow turns noticeably cooler, with highs near 71°F and northeast winds around 12 mph, with gusts potentially reaching into the low 20s. Today rebounds into the mid-70s with more sunshine holding on. The forecast discussion notes little in the way of measurable precipitation over the next several days, so outdoor plans through early next week look mostly dry. More details are available from the National Weather Service.
Marine And Boating
Small Craft Advisories are posted from this evening through the next morning for portions of Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay. Nearshore forecasts call for northeast winds of 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and building waves of 4 to 6 feet, with occasional 8-foot swells in spots, making conditions hazardous for small or inexperienced vessels. For zone-by-zone details, check the National Weather Service.
Boat owners and riverside event planners should secure loose items and think twice about launching if they are not experienced in rougher water. For a reminder of how these gusty setups can play out along the shoreline, see our earlier coverage, Detroit Riverfront Gets Whipped.
Bottom line: enjoy the sunny, warm afternoon, but plan for a breezier turn this evening. Check updated forecasts before heading onto the water or crossing exposed bridges, and give yourself a little extra time if you are driving through known gusty areas.
