Detroit is starting today under mostly cloudy skies and muggy air, with temperatures in the low 70s early and a high near 87. The day looks mostly sunny overall, but a passing round of showers and thunderstorms could interrupt afternoon plans.
Storm Chances Peak Saturday Afternoon
Rain chances rise around noon, with the best window from about 2 to 3 p.m. and isolated activity possible through 4 p.m. West-southwest winds will run 7 to 13 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph, while the overall chance of precipitation is 40%, according to the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac office.
No watches or warnings are posted for the Detroit area. Forecasters say the severe-weather threat is very low, though a stronger storm could bring a brief heavy downpour and a localized burst of strong wind before conditions turn mostly clear tonight, with a low around 64.
Sunday Starts Quiet Before The Pattern Turns Wetter
Tomorrow begins sunny with a high near 85 and only a slight chance of rain after 5 p.m. The bigger weather shift arrives Sunday night, when showers and thunderstorms become more likely, with an 80% chance of rain and a quarter- to half-inch of new rainfall possible.
Next Monday stays warm near 87 but brings another 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, including possible rounds of rain that could affect the morning commute and outdoor plans. Storm chances remain elevated next Monday night and Tuesday, when showers and thunderstorms are likely and the high should reach about 83.
Cooler, Quieter Finish Ahead
The unsettled stretch should ease by midweek, with mostly sunny conditions returning at times next Wednesday and Thursday. Highs slip from the low 80s to around 79 by next Friday, while overnight lows fall into the low 60s.
