Detroit, Michigan – Evening commutes could turn messy along I-75 and I-94 as heavy rain sweeps into southeast Michigan Wednesday night. Drivers should prepare for slick pavement and poor visibility, especially during the Thursday morning rush.
According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are likely after 9 p.m. Wednesday, bringing heavy downpours and gusty winds across Wayne County. Rain could continue into Thursday morning before tapering off in the afternoon, with new rainfall totals between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
Detroit’s high will reach the upper 80s Thursday before cooler fall air settles in Friday. By the weekend, temperatures dip back into the 60s with mostly sunny skies, signaling a noticeable seasonal shift. Motorists traveling through the region should allow extra time, check headlights, and avoid flooded underpasses overnight.
Communities across Metro Detroit, including Hamtramck, Dearborn, and Royal Oak, should also expect unsettled weather through Thursday morning. Power outages remain possible where storms hit hardest. Schools and evening events may face interruptions if storms linger into the early morning.
Friday and Saturday offer relief with clear skies and comfortable highs in the low 70s. Football fans can expect classic “fall football weather” Friday night under partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the 50s. Sunday brings another sunny stretch before clouds increase early next week.
Residents should stay alert for additional advisories through Thursday. Conditions will improve quickly by Friday, with fall-like weather settling in through the weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Detroit, Michigan
- Thursday: Showers likely, high near 88, low 52.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high 72, low 50.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 67, low 48.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 69, low 48.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 80, low 60.
