Detroit, Michigan – Thunderstorms will roll into southeast Michigan Thursday night, bringing soaking rain, flashes of lightning, and a 50% chance of storms by 8 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, showers and isolated thunderstorms will begin after sunset Thursday, with southeast winds near 9 mph. Up to a quarter-inch of rainfall is possible overnight, with locally higher amounts under storms. The rain could linger into early Friday before clearing skies and a return to warmer conditions.
Motorists traveling on I-75, M-10, and the Lodge Freeway through Detroit late Thursday should expect slick pavement and brief visibility drops. While flooding isn’t expected, drivers should slow down during any downpours. Outdoor evening plans, including school sports or community events, may be interrupted. Keep devices charged and secure loose outdoor items ahead of the storm’s arrival.
Friday rebounds with sunny skies and a high near 84°F, making it one of the warmest days this spring. However, additional showers and thunderstorm chances return Friday night into Saturday morning. The unsettled pattern continues early next week, with another round of rain likely Monday night into Tuesday.
🌤️ 5-Day Forecast for Detroit & Hamtramck Area:
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 81°F.
- Thursday Night: Thunderstorms possible after 8 p.m., low around 65°F.
- Friday: Sunny and warm, high near 84°F.
- Saturday: Chance of showers, high near 77°F.
- Tuesday: Another round of showers, partly sunny, high near 67°F.
