Detroit, Mich. – Southeast Michigan faces a marginal risk of severe weather today, with the greatest threat window from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The National Weather Service warns that multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will sweep through the region as a cold front tracks east, bringing the potential for damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and torrential downpours.
According to the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac, the strongest storms are most likely to develop during the late afternoon and evening, and could also produce frequent lightning and localized flooding. The heaviest rain may trigger a marginal risk of excessive rainfall, raising the possibility of flash flooding in low-lying or poorly drained areas.
Cities across the metro Detroit area, including Ann Arbor, Pontiac, and Monroe, should prepare for rapidly changing weather conditions during the commute home. Drivers are urged to slow down during heavy rain, avoid flooded roadways, and secure outdoor items vulnerable to strong winds. Residents should also ensure devices are charged in case of power outages.
Storm chances will diminish late tonight as the cold front moves through, but additional updates are possible if storms intensify.
Five Day Forecast for Detroit, Mich.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy, highs near 80°F, light winds.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, highs in the low 80s.
- Friday: Increasing clouds, chance of afternoon showers, highs around 82°F.
- Saturday: Scattered thunderstorms possible, highs in the upper 70s.
- Sunday: Dry and mild, highs in the mid-70s.
