Detroit Heats Up Before Weekend Storms Slam Motor City

Detroit is waking up under cloudy skies today, but the forecast is headed toward a warm afternoon with temperatures climbing near 82 degrees. Most of the city should stay dry, though a few showers or thunderstorms could develop after 2 p.m., especially closer to the Ohio border.

Warm Afternoon, Small Storm Chance

This morning, clouds are expected to thin into partly sunny and mostly sunny intervals by midday. West-northwest winds around 6 to 7 mph will keep the air moving, while the chance of rain remains around 20% during the afternoon.

Any shower or thunderstorm should be isolated rather than widespread, and no watches or warnings are in effect for Detroit. The National Weather Service says dry conditions will prevail across most of southeast Michigan.

Clearer, Comfortable Weather Thursday

Tonight turns mostly cloudy with a low near 63 degrees and only a slight chance of an early-evening shower or thunderstorm. Tomorrow looks more settled, with mostly sunny skies, a high near 81 and light east-northeast winds.

Tomorrow night should be mostly clear and cool, with temperatures dropping to around 62 degrees. Friday brings another mostly sunny day near 82, making for a pleasant stretch before the next weather system arrives.

Storm Chances Rise Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms return Friday night, with a slight chance of rain after about 8 p.m. Saturday is currently the most unsettled day of the forecast, with showers possible in the morning and thunderstorms becoming likely during the afternoon.

Saturday’s high should reach about 81 degrees, but the storm chances may complicate outdoor plans, especially later in the day. Showers and thunderstorms remain likely into Saturday evening before conditions gradually improve overnight.

Cooler, Drier Finish To The Weekend

Next Sunday looks mostly sunny with a high near 79 degrees and only a slight chance of an afternoon shower or thunderstorm. Next Monday is expected to be sunny near 79, followed by another mostly sunny day next Tuesday with a high around 82.