Detroit, Michigan – A brief chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms will move through Southeast Michigan Wednesday before a stretch of dry, sunny weather takes hold through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, storms are expected to remain below severe limits, with the greatest chance for thunder occurring in the afternoon. Areas including Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Monroe may see brief downpours, but rainfall totals will be light and winds calm.
Once the system clears Wednesday night, residents can expect mostly sunny skies beginning Thursday, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s. By Saturday, temperatures could climb into the low 90s, making it the warmest day of the week. Light northeast winds will keep humidity manageable, creating ideal conditions for outdoor events, local festivals, and lakefront activities.
Travel impacts from Wednesday’s weather should be minimal, but drivers are advised to use caution during any downpours, particularly on I-94 and I-75 during the evening commute.
This calm, summer pattern is expected to continue into early next week, with no hazardous weather anticipated after Wednesday.
Five Day Forecast for Detroit, Michigan
- Wednesday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. High 86°F, low 65°F
- Thursday: Sunny. High 85°F, low 64°F
- Friday: Sunny. High 87°F, low 68°F
- Saturday: Sunny, warmest day of the week. High 92°F, low 72°F
- Sunday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High 88°F, low 66°F
