Detroit, Michigan – Warm, humid weather is returning to southeast Michigan this week, bringing an increased risk of showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds for the Detroit metro area through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit, highs will remain in the lower to mid-80s Tuesday and Wednesday, with humidity building Tuesday night. By Wednesday, forecasters warn of a 50–70% chance for showers and storms across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, especially during the afternoon and evening. While severe weather isn’t expected, locally heavy rainfall and wind gusts could cause isolated flooding on city streets and highways, including I-94 and M-10.
Commuters should be alert for slick roads and reduced visibility, particularly during the Wednesday evening rush hour. The risk for rain decreases on Thursday but lingers with spotty showers possible. Homeowners are urged to secure outdoor items and check sump pumps as a precaution.
This pattern mirrors early July trends from past summers, when brief downpours followed humid heat waves. Cooler, drier weather should return for the weekend, but more advisories may follow if storms intensify.
Four Day Southeast Michigan Forecast
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, high 80–85°F, low 63–70°F
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, 50–70% chance of showers/storms, high 80–85°F, low 63–70°F
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, 15% chance of showers, high 78–85°F, low 60–67°F
- Friday: Partly cloudy, 20% chance of showers, high 84–88°F, low 59–67°F
