Detroit is starting today with clear skies and temperatures in the low 60s, but the city is headed for a sunny, 88-degree afternoon. Southwest winds will stay light, topping out around 9 mph, keeping the first half of the day easy for errands, walks and outdoor plans. The catch is waiting in the wings: clouds and thunderstorm chances begin building overnight.
According to the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac, Detroit itself should remain dry today, with no rain in the daytime forecast. The wider southeast Michigan region has a better chance of showers and storms late tonight, especially north and west of the city, while Detroit’s chance rises slightly after 2 a.m. tomorrow. Overnight temperatures will settle near 70.
Thursday Brings The First Real Storm Chance
Tomorrow looks mostly cloudy with a high near 84 and a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. A slight chance arrives before 8 a.m., then storm chances continue through the day, with expected rainfall generally between a tenth and a quarter inch. Keep an umbrella handy for commutes and outdoor plans, but the forecast does not currently include a watch, warning or advisory.
Unsettled Weather Hangs Around
Friday stays warm near 85 with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, followed by another hot Saturday near 88 with only a slight chance of a shower or storm. Next Sunday trends slightly cooler at 86, with storm chances increasing again, while next Monday brings another 86-degree day and a 50% rain chance.
The pattern remains active next Monday night into next Tuesday, when showers and thunderstorms become more likely next Monday night and next Tuesday stays mostly cloudy with a high near 84. For now, the best window for reliably dry plans is next Wednesday before the overnight cloud increase; after that, southeast Michigan gets a forecast that rewards flexible scheduling.
