Michigan – Sunshine and comfortable air around Detroit today will give way to showers, then a sharp surge into the 90s. Temperatures climb from 83 degrees today to 92 by Tuesday, making heat the bigger story ahead.
According to the National Weather Service, Detroit reaches 83 today with southwest winds from 5 to 10 mph. Conditions were fair near 9 a.m., with 68 degrees reported at Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport.
Clouds increase this evening as temperatures settle near 68. The first meaningful rain opportunity arrives before 8 a.m. Sunday.
Sunday reaches 85 degrees, with a 30% chance of showers early. Southwest winds may gust to 18 mph.
Drivers using I-75, I-94 and I-696 should watch for changing pavement conditions during any passing shower. Keep sunglasses nearby, too, because clouds will not dominate the entire day.
Rain chances increase to 50% after 7 p.m. Sunday. Monday then provides a break, with partly sunny skies and a high near 88.
The temperature climbs another four degrees Tuesday. Detroit reaches 92 under partly sunny skies before shower chances return after 2 a.m. Wednesday.
Wednesday stays warm near 92. Showers are possible before 8 a.m. and again after 2 p.m., potentially affecting both commuting periods.
No snow, ice or near-freezing temperatures appear in the supplied data. Flash freezing is therefore not a concern. The outlook also provides no specific tornado signal for Detroit.
Keep water available Tuesday and limit strenuous afternoon activity if the heat becomes uncomfortable. Drivers should monitor conditions again Wednesday as rain chances return.
Showers remain possible Thursday before temperatures ease toward 84 Friday. Traveling around Detroit this week? Tell us what conditions you are seeing.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Detroit, Michigan
- Today: Mostly sunny, high 83°F. Mostly cloudy later, low 68°F.
- Sunday: 30% chance of early showers, then mostly cloudy. High 85°F. Gusts to 18 mph. Showers become 50% likely after 7 p.m.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 88°F. Mostly cloudy later, low 73°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 92°F. Mostly cloudy later, low 74°F, with showers possible after 2 a.m.
- Wednesday: Showers possible before 8 a.m. and after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, high 92°F
