Detroit wakes up to a partly cloudy start around 43°F today, with a light west breeze helping temperatures climb through the day. Mostly sunny skies will take over, sending the high to around 65 this afternoon - a comfortable warm-up from earlier in the week. A brief, light shower is only a slight possibility late tonight, mainly closer to the southern county line.
Afternoon Outlook
Winds this afternoon should run mostly west-southwest and stay on the lighter side at about 2 to 12 mph, so the drive home looks dry and easy for most commuters. Temperatures will step through the 50s into the low 60s by midafternoon, with the warmest readings inland. A light layer will help early, but it is shaping up to be a solid day for outdoor errands and patio lunches.
Saturday Storm Risk
Tomorrow cranks up the warmth, with highs near 72 and a growing chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and early evening. Scattered storms are most likely between roughly 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., and the stronger cells could bring gusts up to about 29 mph and brief small hail. Rainfall totals are expected to stay on the lighter side overall, though some storms could dump brief heavy downpours. According to the National Weather Service Detroit, a cold front moving through will spark a better shot at showers and a period of higher winds Saturday afternoon.
Sunday And Early Next Week
Next Sunday cools things back into the low 60s under mostly sunny skies, and next Monday trends cooler yet with highs in the upper 50s. Overnight lows next Sunday and Monday could drop into the 30s, raising the chance of frost in low-lying or sheltered spots, depending on cloud cover. Forecasters still are not certain how widespread any frost might be, so gardeners with tender plants should be ready to cover them if temperatures dip as projected.
How To Plan
If you are banking on outdoor time tomorrow afternoon, build in a backup plan in case storms flare during that 2 to 4 p.m. window, and secure lightweight patio furniture beforehand. Move or cover sensitive plants before Sunday night if possible, and keep an eye on the hourly forecast. For the latest updates, follow the National Weather Service Detroit.
