Detroit woke Sunday under cloudy skies in the upper 50s, with light rain expected through the morning and early afternoon. The wet weather should be more gray inconvenience than all-day washout, with temperatures topping out near 67 degrees.
Light Rain Tapers By Afternoon
The National Weather Service's Detroit/Pontiac office calls for rain likely before 2 p.m., with east winds around 8 mph. Rain totals should stay light, roughly a tenth to a quarter inch, and skies are expected to remain cloudy after showers wind down, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunday night turns mostly cloudy, with patchy fog developing after 2 a.m. Monday. The fog may linger before 11 a.m., then partly sunny skies and southwest winds will help Detroit warm to 77 degrees for Columbus Day.
Warm Holiday, Then Storm Chances Return
Monday night brings a slight chance of rain after 8 p.m., followed by a chance of thunderstorms and rain, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Tuesday could reach 82 degrees under mostly sunny skies, but a 40% rain chance keeps outdoor plans flexible.
The updated outlook trims Sunday's rain chance from the wetter setup described in Hoodline's earlier weekend forecast, while adding a clearer look at the warm holiday and unsettled Tuesday.
Fall Pattern Takes Over Later In The Week
Temperatures drop back to the upper 60s Wednesday and Thursday, with overnight lows in the low 50s. Rain chances return Thursday and Friday before Friday night falls to around 42 degrees and Saturday tops out near 54 under partly sunny skies.
No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for Detroit, Lake St. Clair or nearby waters in the forecast. For Sunday plans, the best bet is to handle wet-weather errands in the morning and save longer outdoor time for Monday afternoon, when the fog should give way to breaks of sun.
