Gaylord, MI – Drivers across northern Michigan have a narrow window to prepare before overnight storms move in, with rain and lightning expected to impact travel by late Monday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, calm conditions will hold through Monday evening as temperatures climb into the 50s and 60s across the northern Lower Peninsula. A line of showers and thunderstorms is expected to track across the Great Lakes after 10 p.m. Monday, continuing into early Tuesday, with at least one stronger storm possible.
Communities along the I-75 corridor, including Gaylord, Grayling, and Petoskey, could see reduced visibility and slick roads during the overnight hours. While widespread severe weather is not expected, isolated cells may produce brief gusty winds and lightning, which could disrupt early morning travel and outdoor plans.
Eastern Upper Michigan will remain cooler, with highs in the upper 30s to mid-40s, limiting storm intensity but still bringing periods of rain into Tuesday morning.
Residents should charge devices Monday evening and avoid overnight travel if possible, especially on rural or unlit roads where visibility may drop quickly during heavier showers.
Conditions settle again by Wednesday with cooler air returning, but additional updates or advisories may be issued if stronger storms develop overnight.
