Detroit woke up this morning under fog and mist with temperatures near 68 degrees, but the murky start is expected to turn stormy quickly. Showers and thunderstorms are most likely from about 7 a.m. through early afternoon, with heavy rain possible and a high near 82.
The National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac office puts the rain chance at 80% and says a half-inch to three-quarters of an inch could fall. That matters after several days of heavy rain, because storms that repeatedly move over the same neighborhoods could trigger localized urban and small-stream flooding.
Storm Risk Highest This Morning
Storms could be strongest south of M-59 this morning, with another chance near the Ohio border this afternoon. Forecasters have placed the area under a marginal to slight severe-weather risk, meaning the strongest cells could produce damaging wind gusts or hail.
Winds should generally stay light, around 5 mph from the west-southwest during the day, but downpours and thunder could make the morning commute rough. The latest timing is a substantive update from yesterday's Hoodline forecast, with the main storm threat now focused on Friday morning and midday.
Cooler, Calmer Weekend Ahead
Tonight brings a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly cloudy skies and a low near 66, with temperatures edging upward overnight. Tomorrow looks cooler at around 78 with only a 30% chance of early showers, followed by a partly cloudy night near 60.
Next Sunday should be the cleanest outdoor day, with sunshine and a high near 78. Labor Day next Monday is expected to stay mostly sunny with a high near 79, while warmer and more unsettled weather returns by midweek: next Tuesday reaches about 80, next Wednesday could hit 86 with a storm chance, and rain showers remain possible next Thursday.
Flooding And Lightning Still Matter
There are no watches, warnings, or advisories listed for Detroit at the time of the forecast, but the rain threat remains serious in spots. Anyone heading out today should avoid flooded roadways, move indoors when thunder is heard, and allow extra time for a foggy, wet commute.
