Detroit is waking up to a crisp, clear morning, about 54°F with a cool northeast breeze rolling along the riverfront. The sun is already doing its thing and should stick around all day, though that breeze will keep it feeling a little cooler until the afternoon.
The National Weather Service is calling for a high near 72°F today with east-northeast winds around 12 mph and gusts up to 20 mph this afternoon. Tonight stays mostly clear with a low near 51, according to NWS Detroit. Expect bright, dry conditions for the rest of the day and heading into early next week.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Those east-northeast gusts will be most noticeable along the riverfront and on exposed stretches of road this afternoon, and gusts may run a bit higher downwind of the lakes. Boaters, cyclists and drivers of high-profile vehicles should be ready for sudden gusts and some choppy water where the wind lines up with the shoreline.
Warm Trend Into Next Week
Sunday turns warmer with highs near 77°F, and a steady warming trend should nudge highs into the upper 70s and low 80s by midweek, with a day as warm as the upper 80s possible later next week. Dry weather is expected through next Monday and likely through next Thursday, but the pattern opens the door to a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms next Friday, June 5; the NWS forecast discussion has the fine print.
All told, it is a fine weekend for outdoor plans. Bring a light layer for the cool mornings, sunscreen for the afternoon, and check the National Weather Service before boating or planning outdoor events later in the week. If storms show up in the forecast for next Friday, it is a good bet to shift evening plans inside.
