Detroit wakes up cloudy and cool today with temperatures stuck in the upper 50s to around 63°F and a few light showers trying to mess with the morning commute. By afternoon, most neighborhoods should bounce back into the mid to upper 70s, topping out near 77°F under a mix of sun and clouds. A few isolated thunderstorms could pop during the warmest part of the day, especially north of I-69, but nothing that looks like a widespread severe weather outbreak. Tonight stays partly cloudy with lows holding in the upper 50s.
What To Expect Today
Early on, a round of spotty showers and maybe a rumble of thunder is on the table. As the day wears on, the chance of rain drops off to just a slight risk through the afternoon while west winds pick up to about 5 to 13 mph, with gusts up to around 21 mph. Rain chances this afternoon hover in the 20 to 30 percent range, so grabbing a light umbrella is smart, but there is no need to scrap outdoor plans solely because of the forecast.
If you like to dig into the meteorological fine print, the forecast discussion from the National Weather Service in Detroit breaks down the timing and expected impacts in more detail.
Sunday Night Into Monday
The next stronger system arrives tomorrow night and brings the best shot at more widespread showers and thunderstorms tomorrow into next Monday morning. The bullseye for heavier rain is mainly south of I-94 and closer to the Ohio border, where localized totals around 1 inch are possible. Metro Detroit, especially up toward the M-59 corridor, is expected to see much lighter amounts, generally under a quarter inch. Flooding risk stays low, although brief ponding on roads could still pop up in heavier downpours. Showers should ease by next Monday afternoon as cooler north winds slide in behind the system.
How To Plan
For weekend warriors, today looks mostly workable with a small chance of getting rained on, while tomorrow night is the time to have an indoor backup ready. If you are driving during any of the passing downpours, be ready for reduced visibility and slick pavement. With winds picking up this afternoon, it is also a good idea to secure loose patio furniture before it decides to relocate on its own.
For the latest tweaks to timing or impacts as the system evolves, keep an eye on updates from the National Weather Service Detroit office throughout the day.
