Detroit, Mich. – Southeast Michigan is set for a warm and muggy weekend, with highs pushing into the upper 80s today and near 90 degrees Saturday. Humidity will be on the rise, bringing heat index readings into the lower to mid-90s for parts of the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, storm chances will remain low during the day Saturday, with only a 20% chance in Detroit and 40% in the Tri-Cities. However, activity ramps up Saturday night as showers and thunderstorms are likely north of I-69, where the probability reaches 60–70%. South of I-69, including Detroit, rain chances hold near 30–40%.
Travelers should be alert for changing conditions late Saturday into early Sunday, especially along and north of the I-69 corridor. Stronger storms could produce brief heavy rain and gusty winds.
Sunday brings lingering showers or storms in the morning before skies clear to partly sunny conditions. Highs will range from the mid-70s near the Thumb to the upper 80s closer to the Ohio border.
More showers may return early next week, so residents should monitor updated forecasts.
Five-Day Forecast for Detroit, Michigan
- Friday: Mostly sunny, highs upper 80s. Clear overnight, lows in the 60s.
- Saturday: Warm and humid, high near 90. Slight storm chance during the day.
- Saturday Night: Showers/storms likely north of I-69, scattered south. Lows upper 60s.
- Sunday: Morning showers possible, then partly sunny. Highs mid-70s north to upper 80s south.
- Monday: Partly sunny, slight storm chance. Highs in the low 80s.
