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Michigan Weather Nov. 3-4: 75° Warmth, Rain and Thunder Chances in Gaylord
Gaylord, MI – Northern Michigan residents face another round of wet weather Tuesday, Nov. …
By Lena Wood · 2026-11-03T10:16:43.152Z
Gaylord, MI – Northern Michigan residents face another round of wet weather Tuesday, Nov. 3, as a slow moving storm system brings persistent showers to parts of the Upper Peninsula before rainfall becomes more widespread Wednesday, with a possibility of isolated thunder.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, showers will continue Tuesday and Tuesday night, with the steadiest and most numerous rainfall expected across eastern Upper Michigan.
Rain Expands Across Northern Michigan Wednesday Forecasters expect scattered showers throughout Tuesday, particularly across the eastern Upper Peninsula, where rainfall could remain persistent into the overnight hours.
A rumble of thunder cannot be ruled out Tuesday, although the National Weather Service indicates thunderstorms are not especially likely during the day.
By Wednesday, Nov. 4, showers are expected to become more widespread across northern Michigan as an area of low pressure strengthens nearby.
The developing system could produce additional thunderstorms, although the forecast does not identify a widespread severe weather threat.
Wednesday's temperatures will remain unusually mild, with afternoon highs ranging from 62 to 70 degrees.
Temperatures Reach 75 Degrees Tuesday Despite the unsettled weather, temperatures will remain exceptionally warm for early November.
Tuesday's highs are expected to range from 62 to 75 degrees, with the warmest conditions across northern Lower Michigan.
A significant portion of northern Lower Michigan could reach the lower 70s, while areas north of the Mackinac Bridge will remain somewhat cooler because of increased cloud cover and rainfall.
Overnight temperatures Tuesday night will remain mild, falling between 53 and 61 degrees.
Communities including Gaylord, Alpena, Petoskey, Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding areas should prepare for periods of wet weather through Wednesday.
Drivers traveling along Interstate 75 and other northern Michigan highways should remain alert for wet pavement and reduced visibility during heavier showers.
Residents should continue monitoring National Weather Service updates as the slow moving weather system progresses through the Great Lakes region.