Detroit, Michigan – Heat ramps up across southeast Michigan as the region braces for 90-degree temperatures and a rising threat of midweek storms, signaling a classic stretch of summer weather for Detroit. Commuters on I-94 and I-75 should stay alert for possible wet roadways and sudden downpours by Wednesday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, Sunday (July 13th) brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 86°F, with west winds between 6 and 9 mph. The mercury keeps climbing into Monday and Tuesday, topping out at 89°F and 91°F, respectively, under continued sunshine. The real summer weather alert comes midweek: Showers and thunderstorms are likely after 2 p.m. Wednesday, with the chance for locally heavy rain and possible travel delays during the evening commute.
City residents should plan for extra water, lightweight clothing, and limited outdoor activities during peak afternoon heat. Local emergency officials advise drivers to use caution on major routes, especially I-94 and I-75, if storms develop. Power outages and downed branches are possible where storms hit strongest.
Monday night and Tuesday night offer little relief, with lows only dipping to the upper 60s and low 70s, keeping homes and apartments warm overnight. Rain becomes more likely late Wednesday into Thursday, when highs drop slightly to the mid-80s but storms remain a concern. Showers are likely to linger through Thursday night and possibly into Friday, providing a break from the heat but increasing the chance for minor flooding in low-lying areas.
More advisories may be issued as the week unfolds, so keep alerts on and check the latest NWS updates.
Five-Day Forecast for Detroit (Starting Sunday, July 13th):
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 86°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 89°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 91°F.
- Wednesday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., high near 90°F.
- Thursday: Showers and storms likely, partly sunny, high near 84°F.
