Detroit, Michigan – Spring storms will make a return to southeast Michigan by Friday night, bringing strong thunderstorms and gusty winds that could disrupt weekend plans.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit, dry and breezy conditions will hold through Thursday before rain showers and possible thunderstorms move in late Friday into early Saturday. Wind gusts reaching up to 45 mph remain a concern through Tuesday evening, especially along and north of M-59, with slightly lower gusts expected near the Ohio border.
By Wednesday, calmer skies are expected with highs near 71°F under partly sunny conditions. Winds will shift southeast around 6 to 8 mph. Thursday continues the trend of dry and mild spring weather with highs near 79°F under mostly sunny skies.
However, confidence is increasing in a wet end to the workweek. Showers are likely Friday, especially after 2 p.m., followed by a higher chance of thunderstorms from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday. The region could see a mix of moderate to heavy rainfall during this window. Residents should prepare for slick roads, especially late Friday night along I-75, I-94, and surface streets.
5-Day Forecast Overview:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 71°F, light southeast breeze.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 79°F, low around 55°F.
- Friday: Showers likely after 2 p.m., high near 73°F.
- Friday Night: Thunderstorms likely, low around 52°F.
- Saturday: Clearing to partly cloudy, high near 62°F.
