Today, Detroit is waking up cloudy, muggy, and a bit soggy with temperatures hovering near 70°F and scattered showers riding along with the morning commute. Those showers, along with a chance for an isolated thunderstorm near the Lake Erie shore, are expected to taper off by mid-morning. From there, skies turn partly sunny with a high near 81°F and a northeast breeze around 12 mph, gusting up to 20 mph.
Morning Commute
Spotty showers and a slight chance of an isolated thunderstorm are on the table before 9 a.m. this morning, mainly targeting southeast Detroit neighborhoods and the lakeshore. Any stronger cell could briefly dump heavy rain and knock down visibility on the freeways. Most areas should stay under a tenth of an inch of rain, but count on some slick pavement and minor pooling near clogged drains. For detailed timing and radar updates, check National Weather Service Detroit.
Afternoon Into The Week
By midday, drier air takes over, and most of the city should see partly sunny skies and a high close to 81°F today, with overnight lows dipping near 64°F. Tomorrow, temperatures trend warmer with highs near 85°F, and the heat builds into the upper 80s by Wednesday and Thursday before another round of afternoon showers and thunderstorms moves in late in the week. If you have outdoor plans, expect increasingly hot afternoons by midweek and plan regular water breaks for kids, pets and anyone doing heavy work.
Cooling Centers And Safety
With highs climbing through the week, residents vulnerable to heat can use city-run cooling sites, with the City keeping an up-to-date list of locations and hours. If you or someone you know does not have reliable air conditioning, consider spending the hottest afternoon hours at a recreation center or public library and bringing a bottle of water. The current list of options is posted by the City of Detroit.
Bottom Line
Count on a damp commute this morning, followed by a drier and warmer stretch through tomorrow as the heat ramps up into midweek. Keep an eye on late-week afternoon storm chances and check updated forecasts before heading out.
