Detroit, Michigan – Southeast Michigan residents can expect a dry and mild Memorial Day, with sunshine and highs in the low 70s offering a picture-perfect start to the holiday week.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, high pressure will dominate through Monday evening, bringing rain-free conditions, light winds, and cooler-than-average temperatures. Monday’s highs will range from 63°F to 71°F, with overnight lows dipping to the low 50s.
Showers become more likely by Tuesday night, with a 60% chance of rain moving in after sunset. The risk intensifies into Wednesday, when widespread thunderstorms are possible, especially during the afternoon and evening. Highs midweek will remain cooler, between 61°F and 66°F, with overnight lows near 50°F.
Cities including Ann Arbor, Flint, and Port Huron should plan for potential travel delays and localized ponding on roads by late Wednesday. Thursday may bring continued showers, though less widespread, with a 50% chance of rain lingering.
The best window for outdoor activities will be Monday through early Tuesday. Residents are urged to monitor updates and secure outdoor items ahead of midweek storms.
Rain chances taper off slightly by Friday, but clouds and scattered showers may linger into the weekend.
