Today, Detroit is waking up to a warm, sticky morning with clear skies, temperatures near 66°F, and dew points in the mid-60s, making it feel like summer showed up early. This afternoon the mercury is expected to climb into the mid-80s, with a high around 85°F. There is a slight chance of showers and an isolated thunderstorm after 2 p.m. If you have outdoor plans later today, keep a quick backup option in mind since any storm that pops up could bring brief heavy rain.
Afternoon Storm Risk
A stalled frontal boundary hanging over the region, combined with a warm, moist airmass, will help scattered convective cells bubble up later today, mainly from mid-afternoon into early evening. Coverage should stay on the spotty side, but any isolated storm that does fire this afternoon or evening could turn severe and produce damaging straight-line winds up to 60 mph along with large hail. Stay tuned for sudden gusty winds or short bursts of heavy rain, and head indoors if you hear thunder, according to the National Weather Service Detroit.
Heat Builds Early Week
The warm, muggy setup ramps up tomorrow and on Tuesday, with highs pushing into the upper-80s, around 89°F tomorrow and about 88°F on Tuesday, along with stronger south-southwest winds. Tuesday looks especially unsettled, with a much higher chance of showers and thunderstorms and gusts that could top 30 to 33 mph. Periods of heavy rain are also on the table. The City keeps an updated list of public cooling locations in case a heat response is activated; see the City of Detroit for locations and hours.
Quick Tips
For today and the days ahead, bring water, sunscreen, and a light rain layer if you are heading outside. If thunder starts to roll, move indoors and avoid standing under trees. After any storms, watch out for downed branches and slick spots on roads. Check for weather updates before driving or boating, and expect winds to increase Monday through Tuesday. Keep phone alerts turned on in case the forecast changes.
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