Gaylord, Michigan – Michigan residents will see a quiet evening with partly to mostly cloudy skies and isolated showers possible overnight, as low temperatures dip into the mid-50s to low 60s. Drivers and outdoor plans should stay alert for quick showers, especially in northern and central parts of the state.
According to the US National Weather Service in Gaylord, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop on Wednesday, with the strongest storms possible near the Saginaw Bay area. Daytime highs will climb to the low 80s, bringing muggy conditions. Most of Thursday and Friday will be mostly sunny, but a chance of afternoon showers or storms will return by Friday, with highs reaching the upper 80s in places like Traverse City and Alpena.
Local agencies urge caution on the roads during downpours and recommend delaying travel during heavy thunderstorms, especially around Saginaw Bay and along I-75. Keep phones charged and secure loose outdoor items ahead of stronger gusts.
Widespread showers and storms are most likely this weekend as a frontal boundary pushes across the Great Lakes region. Residents from Gaylord to Petoskey and Sault Ste. Marie should stay weather-aware for possible alerts.
More advisories may be issued as the weekend system approaches. Check back for updates.
Five Day Michigan Weather Outlook:
- Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 53–63°F.
- Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs 74–82°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, warm. Highs 78–84°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, afternoon showers/storms possible. Highs 81–89°F.
- Weekend: Sunny and warm Saturday; showers and storms likely by Sunday. Highs 79–86°F Saturday, 81–85°F Sunday.
