Detroit, MI — Spring winds will ramp up across southeast Michigan beginning Wednesday, with more widespread rain expected Thursday night into Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, wind gusts near 40 mph will sweep across cities including Detroit, Flint, and Ann Arbor on Wednesday. While skies stay mostly sunny during the day, cooler northwest winds will persist, creating hazardous travel conditions for high-profile vehicles along I-75 and I-94.
By Thursday evening, conditions shift again as a 70% chance of rain pushes into the region. This rain may linger through Friday, raising concerns for localized flooding in low-lying areas and neighborhoods near the Rouge River. Commuters should prepare for reduced visibility and slower travel late Thursday into Friday morning. Temperatures will swing from the upper 50s Wednesday to a high of 72°F by Friday before dipping again over the weekend.
Here’s your 5-day spring weather outlook for southeast Michigan:
- Wednesday: Sunny, high of 55°F, gusts up to 22 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny early, rain likely after 2 p.m. High near 59°F.
- Friday: Rain likely throughout the day. Breezy with a high of 72°F.
- Saturday: Chance of showers early, mostly cloudy, high near 62°F.
- Sunday (Easter): Partly sunny and cooler with a high near 56°F.
