Marquette, Michigan – Weekend plans in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula may get washed out Saturday as an 80% chance of thunderstorms rolls into Marquette by midday, with possible delays and slick conditions along US-41 and nearby routes.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are likely throughout the day Saturday, especially after 11 a.m. Rainfall amounts could exceed a quarter inch in isolated storms. Winds shift from the southwest to east during the afternoon, adding to travel concerns for inland and lakeshore communities alike.
Westbound travelers on M-28 and US-41 should anticipate slower driving conditions through early evening. Thunderstorm activity is expected to diminish by late Saturday night, setting the stage for a dry and sunny Sunday.
Sunday through Tuesday offers a return to classic Upper Peninsula summer weather. Highs climb from the low 80s Sunday to 84°F by Tuesday under mostly clear skies, with light west winds each day. Overnight lows hover in the low-to-mid 60s, providing cooler evenings without major humidity spikes.
Looking ahead, Tuesday night brings another round of possible showers and storms, with likely rain again on Wednesday. Daytime highs will dip slightly into the mid-70s, followed by clearer skies and cooler temps near 64°F by Thursday.
Residents should plan around Saturday’s storm window and enjoy the dry, warm stretch through early next week. Additional advisories may follow if storm development intensifies.
