Gaylord, Mich. – Northern Michigan residents should prepare for a stormy midweek as showers and scattered thunderstorms roll across the Great Lakes region Wednesday. Gusty winds are expected to accompany the storms, creating difficult conditions for travel and outdoor activities.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, cloud cover will increase overnight before widespread rain arrives by Wednesday morning. Some storms could carry stronger gusts, making power outages possible across parts of the region.
By Thursday, a shift to cooler northwest winds will usher in highs only in the mid-50s to low 60s, with scattered lake-effect showers keeping roads damp across areas such as Traverse City, Petoskey, and Alpena. Friday remains unsettled with additional showers likely, and highs struggling to climb out of the 50s.
Drivers are urged to use caution on wet roads, especially near Lake Michigan and inland highways where visibility may drop during heavier downpours. Residents should also secure outdoor items ahead of gusty winds.
Showers may taper briefly this weekend, but forecasters note additional updates are possible if storm systems intensify over the lakes.
Five Day Forecast for Gaylord, MI
- Tonight: Increasing clouds, lows 51–61.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms, gusty winds. Highs 65–73.
- Thursday: Cool and breezy, scattered lake-effect showers. Highs 56–65.
- Friday: Scattered showers. Highs 55–65.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, chance of isolated showers. Highs in the 60s.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, drier conditions. Highs upper 60s.
