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Michigan Weather Nov. 3-6: Near-Record 76° Heat, Then 50s in Detroit
Detroit, MI – Southeast Michigan residents are experiencing a remarkable November warmup Tuesday, Nov. 3, with temperatures approaching record levels near 76 degrees before a series of weather changes
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-11-03T08:54:11.508Z
Detroit, MI – Southeast Michigan residents are experiencing a remarkable November warmup Tuesday, Nov. 3, with temperatures approaching record levels near 76 degrees before a series of weather changes brings scattered showers and a drop into the 50s by Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, near record warmth is expected Tuesday, accompanied by breezy conditions and improving sunshine during the afternoon.
Near Record Warmth Reaches 76 Degrees Tuesday's forecast calls for afternoon highs ranging from 73 to 76 degrees across southeast Michigan.
Cloudy skies during the morning will gradually give way to sunnier conditions later in the day, although breezy weather is expected to continue.
The unusually warm temperatures could approach daily records in some locations, making Tuesday one of the more notable weather days of early November.
Communities across the Detroit metropolitan area, including portions of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, will experience the warmer conditions.
Temperatures Drop as Showers Return A noticeable weather shift begins Wednesday, Nov. 4, when periods of rain showers are expected throughout the day.
Wednesday's highs will fall to approximately 67 to 70 degrees, with breezy conditions continuing across the region.
By Thursday, Nov. 5, temperatures will drop further, with afternoon highs reaching only 59 to 64 degrees.
Mostly cloudy skies are expected Thursday, with an additional chance of showers across northern portions of the forecast area.
Friday, Nov. 6, will bring another round of scattered showers, while temperatures fall to approximately 54 to 60 degrees.
That represents a potential 16 to 22 degree decrease in afternoon high temperatures between Tuesday and Friday, depending on location.
Drivers traveling along Interstate 75, Interstate 94 and Interstate 96 should monitor forecasts for wet roadways during periods of showers Wednesday and Friday.
Residents should prepare for a transition from unusually warm November conditions to more seasonable temperatures as the week progresses.