Gaylord, Mich. – Weekend plans across northern Michigan may get a soggy surprise as showers and thunderstorms roll into Gaylord starting late Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, dry conditions will hold Thursday and Friday, but a 40% chance of showers enters the forecast Friday night, followed by a higher likelihood of rain and storms Saturday afternoon, especially after 2 p.m. Motorists traveling U.S. Route 131 or attending outdoor events should stay alert and have backup plans in place.
Thursday’s weather brings a summer sweet spot, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 79°F. Winds remain calm until a light north breeze picks up in the afternoon. Thursday night cools to 57°F under partly cloudy skies. Friday turns warmer, with abundant sun and a high of 85°F — the hottest day of the week.
By Friday night, moisture builds in with increasing cloud cover and scattered showers. Saturday is the peak concern: showers are likely, and thunderstorms may develop in the afternoon. Highs remain warm near 82°F, but roads could be slick by late day. Rain chances continue Saturday night before tapering off after 2 a.m. Sunday.
Sunday returns to drier conditions, with sunny skies and highs near 82°F. Monday remains seasonably warm at 84°F and mostly sunny — a promising start to next week.
Stay weather-aware through Saturday, especially if attending fairs, festivals, or traveling. More updates will follow as thunderstorm timing becomes clearer.
