Detroit, Michigan – Southeast Michigan will see a quiet but breezy start to the week before thunderstorms move in Thursday, bringing the potential for heavy rain and gusty winds. Temperatures will hover in the 60s and 70s for much of the week, keeping conditions cooler than normal as the month winds down.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, today will bring mostly sunny skies with a slight chance of afternoon showers. Highs will reach near 72 with west winds up to 20 mph at times. Wednesday looks drier with partly sunny skies and highs in the mid-70s, but clouds will thicken by evening.
The main system arrives Thursday, when widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely, especially after 2 p.m. Some storms could be strong, with localized downpours that may impact the evening commute in cities like Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Flint. Drivers are urged to use caution on I-75, I-94, and other major corridors during the heaviest rainfall.
Conditions improve Friday into Saturday with partly to mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. A gradual warmup is expected by Labor Day with highs nearing 78.
More storm advisories could be issued Thursday depending on the strength of incoming systems.
Five Day Forecast for Detroit, Michigan:
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of showers. High 72 / Low 52
- Wednesday: Increasing clouds, warmer. High 75 / Low 58
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, breezy. High 70 / Low 51
- Friday: Mostly sunny and cooler. High 69 / Low 50
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and mild. High 72 / Low 54
