Clear skies and temperatures near 70 degrees are greeting Detroit early Tuesday, but the city is about to squeeze in one more summerlike day before fall reclaims the forecast. Highs should reach the mid-80s, followed by overnight rain and a steady cooldown that sends temperatures tumbling by Friday night.
Sunshine And Stronger Winds Take Over Tuesday
After a small early chance of rain and thunderstorms, Tuesday should turn sunny with a high near 86 degrees. Southwest winds between 10 and 16 mph will add a noticeable breeze, with gusts reaching up to 29 mph during the afternoon.
The National Weather Service says the warm spell could make a run at Detroit’s October 13 record high of 83 degrees, set in 1975. There are no land-based watches or warnings listed for the city, but the breezy conditions could make outdoor events feel less tranquil than the sunny skies suggest.
Rain Returns Overnight Before Fall Tightens Its Grip
Rain becomes likely after 2 a.m. Wednesday, with a slight chance of thunderstorms, especially south of Interstate 69. Wednesday morning could stay damp before showers taper, leaving mostly cloudy skies and a cooler high near 69 degrees.
Thursday remains mostly cloudy with a high near 64 degrees, and another round of rain could arrive after 2 p.m. Rain is likely Thursday night before a strong cold front sweeps through the region Friday.
Friday Winds Set Up A Chilly Weekend
Friday brings a chance of rain before 2 p.m., followed by partly sunny skies and gusty winds that could reach 30 to 40 mph. Temperatures then fall sharply, with a low around 37 degrees Friday night.
Saturday looks sunny but distinctly cooler, topping out near 55 degrees, while Sunday rebounds to about 62 under sunny skies. Monday should stay mostly sunny with a high near 66, offering Detroit a more comfortable finish after the midweek weather whiplash.
Small Craft Advisory For Lake Huron
Boaters on southern Lake Huron should note a Small Craft Advisory in effect through Tuesday evening, with southwest-to-west winds expected to become more hazardous later in the day. Conditions on land are breezy but otherwise lack any reported weather alerts.
