Detroit, MI – Detroit residents should prepare for a rainy weekend, as heavy showers and gusty winds are forecasted to hit the area late Saturday night into Sunday, with impacts expected to carry through Veterans Day on Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a rain alert, anticipating widespread showers, with temperatures reaching the low 60s on Sunday before dropping into the upper 50s by Monday. Residents should plan for wet roadways, especially on major routes like I-94 and I-75.
According to the NWS Detroit/Pontiac Office, rain is expected to begin overnight on Saturday, intensifying by Sunday morning and continuing into the early hours of Monday. Sunday’s high will reach approximately 62°F, with south winds of 10 to 14 mph and gusts up to 24 mph, making outdoor activities less favorable. Showers will likely taper off late Monday, with temperatures dropping to the low 40s at night.
For Veterans Day, Monday, skies will be partly sunny in the morning before more rain moves into the region. Afternoon highs are forecasted around 59°F, with gusty winds making it feel cooler. Those attending outdoor Veterans Day events or parades should dress in layers and carry umbrellas.
The week ahead will bring cooler and clearer weather. Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 52°F, providing a welcome break from the rain. By Wednesday, however, another round of showers could return, with highs near 57°F and nighttime lows dipping into the upper 30s.
