Detroit saw low clouds diminish and sunshine increase Friday morning, but the calm will not last through the weekend. The city should reach the low to mid-70s under mostly sunny skies before showers and thunderstorms move in Saturday and Sunday.
Friday Stays Dry Before Clouds Return
Friday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 74 and northeast winds around 10 knots. Clouds will increase late in the day, with increasing high clouds Friday night as dry weather remains most likely.
The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac says the dry break is expected to give way to several rounds of rain across Southeast Michigan. No local weather alerts were listed Friday morning.
Showers Arrive Saturday Morning
Rain showers are expected Saturday morning, with cloudy skies and a high near 68. The chance of precipitation is around 70%, and rainfall totals during the day could reach a quarter to a half-inch.
Saturday night brings additional showers into Sunday, with possible embedded thunderstorms. Repeated downpours could create ponding on roads and in low-lying areas, especially south of M-59.
Sunday Keeps The Weekend Unsettled
Sunday will remain mostly cloudy, with rain showers likely, breezy northeast or east-northeast winds, and a high near 66. The broader weekend pattern could produce roughly a half-inch to 1.5 inches of rain in parts of the region, with the heaviest amounts favored south of a Lansing-to-Detroit line.
Cooler, Cloudier Weather Follows
Cool and unsettled weather is expected to linger into next week, with cooler temperatures early in the week and mostly cloudy skies and periodic shower chances; an upper low should bring a higher likelihood for showers Wednesday and Thursday.
The updated outlook is more specific and wetter than the earlier forecast discussed by Hoodline, with the main rain threat now focused on Saturday through Sunday. Outdoor plans look safest Friday, while weekend events should come with a backup plan and a willingness to dodge a few showers.
