Michigan Weather Alert: Detroit Faces Wednesday Showers and Gusty Winds Along I-94 Through Thursday Morning

0
showers rain
-Advertisement-

Hamtramck, Michigan – Rain returns to Southeast Michigan Wednesday with gusty winds topping 22 mph, making midweek travel on I-94 potentially slick and slow. Drivers, especially in the Detroit and Hamtramck areas, should expect wet conditions by mid-morning and intermittent showers continuing through Wednesday night.

According to the National Weather Service, rain chances begin around 8 a.m. Wednesday with a 50% chance of precipitation and sustained east winds between 10 to 13 mph. Gusts may reach 22 mph, particularly along exposed roadways like I-94 and I-75. Rain chances dip slightly to 30% Wednesday night, with skies remaining mostly cloudy.

Thursday will bring more unsettled weather. A 30% chance of showers remains through the afternoon, followed by another round of possible thunderstorms Thursday night before 2 a.m. Temperatures stay seasonable, reaching 69°F Thursday and dipping to 56°F overnight.

By Friday, Detroit warms up under mostly sunny skies with a high near 78°F. However, a slight chance of thunderstorms returns Friday night, with another 30% chance of showers after 2 a.m. heading into the weekend.

🌤️ Extended 5-Day Outlook:

  • Saturday (Summer Warmth): Partly cloudy, low 51°F, high near 75°F.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 75°F.
  • Monday: Clear skies, high near 82°F—marking the first summer-feel day of the season.
  • Preparedness Tip: Keep umbrellas handy through Thursday and monitor updated alerts for possible Friday storms.

More rain is likely midweek, but summer-like warmth returns by Monday. Stay weather-aware—updates will follow if alerts change.