Detroit, MI – Blistering heat will grip Detroit on Thursday, with temperatures surging to 94°F and dangerous humidity setting the stage for potentially severe thunderstorms by Thursday night. The National Weather Service warns that the intense heat, combined with a surge of Gulf moisture, could spark storms and showers late Thursday through Friday, impacting commutes, events, and power reliability across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
According to the National Weather Service, high temperatures will rise quickly after sunrise, topping out near 94°F in Detroit and surrounding suburbs by Thursday afternoon. Winds from the southwest could gust up to 18 mph. By evening, a cold front will approach, increasing the risk of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m., with a 40% chance overnight. That risk jumps to 70% on Friday, when thunderstorms may become widespread, possibly producing heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds.
City centers including Hamtramck, Dearborn, and Royal Oak should prepare for sudden downpours and potential power outages. Motorists on I-94 and I-75 may face water-covered roads or brief closures during Friday morning and afternoon. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity during peak heat, and secure loose outdoor items ahead of possible gusty winds.
This dangerous weather pattern may bring the region’s hottest day so far this summer and marks the first multi-day severe weather threat of July. Emergency management teams are monitoring for flash flooding or localized damage, similar to previous summer storm events in southeast Michigan.
Showers and storm chances linger through Saturday, with clearer, warm weather returning Sunday. Additional weather alerts remain possible through Friday night. Stay tuned for updates and heed all warnings.
Five-Day Bullet Point Forecast for Detroit Metro:
- Today: Sunny, high near 81°F. East-southeast wind around 6 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 88°F. Light south-southwest wind.
- Thursday: Hot, high near 94°F. Southwest wind 7–10 mph, gusts up to 18 mph.
- Thursday Night: 40% chance of thunderstorms after 8 p.m., low around 74°F.
- Friday: Showers likely, thunderstorms possible, high near 88°F. Chance of rain 70%.
- Friday Night: Showers and storms possible, mostly cloudy, low around 70°F.
- Saturday: Chance of thunderstorms before 2 p.m., partly sunny, high near 85°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 90°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 92°F.
