Gaylord, Michigan – Thunderstorms are set to return to northern Michigan Tuesday, July 22, with scattered storms building through midweek, especially in and around Gaylord. Residents near I-75 should prepare for isolated downpours and gusty winds by Tuesday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, the first round of thunderstorms could begin between 2 and 5 p.m. Tuesday, with additional chances continuing Wednesday and Thursday. Rainfall amounts are expected to remain moderate, but drivers along U.S. 131 and I-75 may experience brief visibility drops and slick pavement during peak commute hours.
Tuesday’s high will reach 86°F before clouds roll in late. The chance of precipitation increases through Wednesday, with a 30% likelihood by midday. Another round of showers and storms is possible Wednesday night into Thursday, with a 50% chance of rain expected during the day.
Residents should secure outdoor equipment, check sump pumps, and avoid flooded low-lying roads. Power flickers are possible in rural areas during stronger cells. Most storms will be scattered and short-lived, but lightning remains a concern.
By Friday, conditions improve significantly. Sunshine returns with highs in the low 80s, leading into a dry, pleasant weekend. Temperatures will hover in the low-to-mid 80s through Sunday, July 27, with mostly clear skies and light winds.
⛅ Five-Day Forecast for Gaylord, MI (Tuesday, July 22 – Sunday, July 27):
- Tuesday: High 86°F, partly sunny with late-day thunderstorm risk (20%)
- Wednesday: High 86°F, 30% chance of storms mid-afternoon
- Thursday: High 87°F, 50% chance of thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high 81°F, low 60°F — dry and calm
- Saturday–Sunday: Mostly sunny both days, highs 83–84°F, lows in the low 60s
