Gaylord, Mich. – Travelers across northern Michigan should brace for wet roads and changing conditions as thunderstorms and heavy showers spread through Monday night. Drivers along US-131 could face reduced visibility and slick pavement, while Lake Huron beaches pose a high swim risk due to strong currents.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, storms will build today across much of northern Lower and eastern Upper Michigan. While widespread severe weather is not expected, forecasters warn that heavy downpours and gusty winds could still impact travel and outdoor plans. Rain chances remain elevated through Monday, with scattered thunderstorms possible during the afternoon and evening hours.
Sunday brings the highest likelihood of soaking rain, particularly across Otsego, Emmet, and Cheboygan counties. Residents should prepare for ponding on secondary roads and watch for water pooling in low-lying areas. Spotters are not expected to be activated, but the NWS stresses that any storm may briefly intensify with localized downpours.
Beachgoers should avoid swimming in eastern Lake Huron this weekend. Dangerous rip currents and strong waves will persist into Sunday evening. Authorities advise keeping close to shorelines and postponing non-essential water activities.
By Monday, showers and storms will still linger, tapering off into Tuesday as cooler and drier air begins to settle over the region. Sunshine makes a steady return by midweek.
Warnings remain in effect through Monday evening, with updates expected as storm chances evolve.
Five Day Forecast for Gaylord, Michigan
- Saturday: High near 73. Scattered showers and storms late. Southeast winds 10–15 mph.
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. High near 71. Heavy rain possible.
- Monday: Chance of showers and storms. High near 72. Southwest winds 5–10 mph.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny with a high near 70.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High near 68.
