Detroit woke under a gray lid of clouds today, as patchy fog settled into low-lying neighborhoods and temperatures hovered in the mid-50s. Visibility is reduced in spots this morning, so early drivers can expect slower commutes and damp roads. Things sharpen up later in the day, with scattered showers and a few thunderstorms possible this afternoon before conditions dry out in time for a sunny Memorial Day tomorrow.
Morning Fog And Patchy Visibility
Patchy fog is expected to hang on through midmorning, especially near the riverfront and lakeside neighborhoods, cutting visibility in pockets. Drivers are urged to slow down and use low beams, since shaded roads and bridges may stay wet longer than sunlit stretches.
Afternoon Showers Mainly South Of M-59
Scattered showers and embedded thunderstorms are most likely this afternoon, with the better chances south of M-59 and during the late-afternoon commute. The National Weather Service puts the odds of precipitation around 50 percent and notes that most spots will only pick up a few hundredths of an inch of rain. However, a few thunderstorm cells could drop up to an inch in isolated areas. Widespread severe weather is not expected, but brief heavy downpours may still lead to ponding on roads and sharply reduced visibility during rush hour. Keeping an umbrella handy and building in extra travel time for late-afternoon plans is a smart play.
Memorial Day And The Week Ahead
High pressure moves in tomorrow, bringing mostly sunny skies and highs near 80 with light east-northeast winds, which should make for much better weather for outdoor Memorial Day plans. Warmer days follow, with highs climbing into the low to mid 80s on Tuesday and Wednesday before slightly cooler, mostly sunny conditions return later in the week.
What To Know For Plans And Travel
Morning commuters should watch for patchy fog, leave extra space on the roads, and be prepared for changing visibility. Evening and late-afternoon plans might face a brief interruption if one of those heavier showers or a stray thunderstorm moves through. For context on how the forecast has evolved and how the setup compares to yesterday, check out Hoodline.
