Gaylord, Michigan – Morning storms could disrupt Thursday commutes in Otsego County as a line of showers and embedded thunderstorms pushes into northern Michigan by 8 a.m. July 17th. Residents traveling along I-75 near Gaylord should prepare for wet pavement and reduced visibility during the early hours.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Thursday before gradually clearing. Highs will reach just 67°F, a noticeable dip from Wednesday’s 83°F. Winds from the north around 10 mph may also bring cooler air through the region.
Clouds will decrease into Thursday night with lows around 47°F, setting the stage for a much brighter Friday. Sunny skies and calmer winds will help push Friday’s high to a comfortable 75°F, ideal for outdoor plans or weekend travel.
Looking ahead, Saturday brings just a 30% chance of afternoon showers, mainly before 2 p.m., followed by a clearing trend. Highs return to the upper 70s through Sunday and Monday under mostly sunny skies. Tuesday continues the dry spell, though a slight chance of showers returns.
5-Day Forecast for Gaylord (July 17–22):
- Thursday: Showers, isolated storms before 11 a.m. High: 67°F
- Friday: Sunny and mild. High: 75°F
- Saturday: Slight chance of showers before 2 p.m. High: 77°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny. High: 78°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, warmer. High: 81°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny; slight chance of showers. High: 83°F
