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Motor City Basks in 80s Before Weekend Thunderstorms Crash the Party

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Published on August 13, 2026
Motor City Basks in 80s Before Weekend Thunderstorms Crash the PartySource: Bernt Rostad from Oslo, Norway, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Detroit is starting today with clear skies, calm winds and a sticky feel as temperatures hover around 70 degrees. Patchy fog may linger through 9 a.m., but the morning should brighten quickly before the city climbs toward a warm 86 degrees.

The National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac expects mostly dry weather through Saturday, with no watches, warnings or advisories in effect. Northeast winds around 5 mph will keep conditions fairly quiet Thursday, even as humidity hangs around.

Sunny Afternoons Hold Through Friday

This afternoon will turn partly sunny to mostly cloudy, with temperatures peaking in the mid-80s and only a minimal rain chance. Tomorrow looks much the same, topping out near 84 degrees with partly sunny skies and light east winds.

Storm Chances Rise Saturday Night

Saturday stays warm near 83 degrees, though a slight chance of rain showers arrives after 2 p.m. The bigger change comes Saturday night, when showers and thunderstorms become likely and the rain chance rises to about 66%.

Showers and thunderstorms remain likely next Sunday as temperatures reach about 87 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Winds may increase from the southwest before shifting northwest behind the front, so outdoor plans could get a little more complicated by the second half of the weekend.

Cooler, Calmer Weather Returns Monday

Next Monday brings a welcome reset, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 82 degrees, followed by a cooler night around 61. Next Tuesday should be sunny and seasonably warm near 83, while a chance of showers and thunderstorms returns next Wednesday afternoon.