Detroit, MI – Southeastern Michigan is set to experience a mix of heat, humidity, and thunderstorms throughout the weekend and into early next week.
According to the US National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac, typical mid-July conditions are unfolding with high temperatures in the lower 80s and moderate humidity. A disorganized weather pattern is bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms today, gradually building into a stormy period Sunday into Monday.
The forecast for Saturday indicates mostly sunny skies with highs ranging from 83 to 88 degrees and lows between 64 and 69 degrees. On Sunday, there is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures reaching up to 90 degrees. Monday continues the trend with a 30% chance of precipitation and highs near 90 degrees.
As the week progresses, Tuesday brings a higher likelihood of rain with a 45% chance of thunderstorms and temperatures slightly cooling to the upper 80s. By Wednesday, the region should see a respite from the heat with highs dropping to around 80 degrees, and Thursday is expected to be even cooler with highs in the mid-70s and sunny skies.