Detroit, Mich. – Southeast Michigan commuters face another soggy start Wednesday as bands of showers and embedded thunderstorms push through the region. Drivers should watch for ponding on low-lying stretches of I-75 and I-94, where localized flooding could slow traffic and create hazards.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, rainfall totals could reach a half inch in spots Wednesday morning, with heavier bursts possible in thunderstorms. While no severe weather is expected, reduced visibility and slick roads will remain a concern through the evening.
Showers taper by Thursday afternoon, giving way to partly cloudy skies and highs near 75 degrees. Friday turns sunny and calm, setting up a stretch of classic fall weather. Highs will rise into the mid-to-upper 70s Friday and Saturday, ideal for outdoor plans as September winds down.
Forecasters say drier air holds into Sunday with highs pushing 80 degrees, a reminder that winter chill is not yet close. Cooler nights will dip into the upper 50s, but no early-season frost threats appear likely through early next week.
Travelers should plan extra time for Wednesday morning commutes, keep headlights on in heavy rain, and avoid driving through flooded roadways. By the weekend, conditions favor safe travel and outdoor activities across southeast Michigan.
More updates may follow if storms redevelop, but no severe weather is expected beyond scattered showers Thursday.
Five-Day Forecast for Detroit, Michigan
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 72.
- Thursday: Chance showers early, partly cloudy late, high 75.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 76.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 78.
- Sunday: Sunny and warmer, high near 80.
