Friday starts with sunshine, but clouds will become more noticeable during the afternoon and evening.

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Sunshine and quiet weather across Metro Detroit through the weekend. Cool mornings will gradually give way to warmer afternoons, while the next potential weather system arrives late Tuesday into Thursday next week.

Wednesday was the first full day of fall, and Thursday will keep that crisp feel. Sunshine returns, but northeast winds help to hold highs in the mid-60s.

A cool and mostly cloudy start today gives way to drier weather and increasing sunshine. After highs in the 60s today, temperatures warm back toward 70 this weekend with a stretch of dry, pleasant weather continuing into early next week.

Two Metro Detroit residents are facing charges after they allegedly threatened elected officials, including the Dearborn mayor and the Michigan Supreme Court.

A slim chance for rain lingers into Wednesday before we end the week with sunshine.

A local nonprofit working to establish a network of water trails and greenways to connect communities on the Lower Rouge River has recently been awarded a $20,000 grant to build a new trailhead at a Southwest Detroit park.

Local nonprofit Free Bikes 4 Kidz is gearing up for its next bike collection day, taking place across 11 Metro Detroit locations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Fall arrives with a cool and mostly dry weather pattern. Expect temperatures mainly in the 60s through the week, increasing sunshine late week and a return to around 70 degrees for the weekend.

Are you searching for a cider mill to visit this season? Here's a list of the top-voted cider mills in Metro Detroit in this year's Vote 4 the Best.

After plenty of cloud cover throughout the day on Monday, with chilly temperatures for just about everybody, we will keep the cloud cover and chilly temperatures into the forecast looking ahead throughout the next few days.

Rain chances linger into Wednesday before Southeast Michigan ends the week with more sunshine.

Rain chances early in the week with increasing sunshine to close it out.

Michigan Gas Prices continue climb while the average price of diesel is $6.78 while it has climbed to $7 at some area gas stations.

A former Metro Detroit doctor who pleaded guilty in May to a federal child pornography charge was sentenced this week to serve nine years in prison.

Gas prices across the country and throughout Michigan continue to skyrocket, with the average price of a gallon of regular at $4.89 as of Friday morning, with some Metro Detroit gas stations already topping $5 a gallon.

Priority Waste says it is making progress after months of complaints about missed and delayed trash pickups, broken-down trucks, and customer service problems across Metro Detroit.

Magicians Dreygon and Ferran Charles unveil a "family show" lineup - and a bubble that refuses to disappear

Friday’s show will go on as planned while Saturday and Sunday performances are being postponed, organizers said Thursday.

A former Metro Detroit doctor was sentenced this week to 108 months -- or about 15 years in federal prison -- after pleading guilty in May to a federal child sex abuse charge. The charge stemmed from a multi-state investigation into the sexual exploitation of children involving three other men.

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Briefly dry and seasonable weather returns through Friday ahead of a soaking weekend. Widespread rain, heavy downpours and a few thunderstorms are possible Saturday into Sunday morning, with localized flooding a concern if rainfall totals reach the higher end of the forecast.

Expect a cloudy and occasionally wet Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a brief dry break Friday. Rain and storm chances return Saturday and linger through the weekend.

Severe weather is possible in Metro Detroit on Tuesday, Sept. 15, as storms move through the region.

It turns warmer and muggy today with scattered storms and an isolated severe storm possible, especially south and west of I-94 from late afternoon into tonight. More showers and storms return Wednesday night and Thursday before drier weather arrives Friday.

High pressure kept Southeast Michigan under plenty of sunshine Monday, but as the next low-pressure system moves in, rain returns to the forecast tomorrow.

The latest spike brought the statewide average to around $4.31 per gallon, with motorists paying roughly $65 to fill a 15-gallon tank of gas.

A 34-year-old Madison Heights woman is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly trafficking at least one woman for the purposes of prostitution.

School is back in session, and for many families, after-school programs are getting underway. And chances are, some of those kids are getting hands-on STEM learning. But hundreds of thousands of kids are missing out.

Bundle up for the chilliest morning at the bus stop so far this season, then enjoy sunshine and a high near 70 today. A quick warm-up Tuesday will lead to increasing humidity and a stormier pattern from Tuesday night through midweek.

Expect a mixture of sunshine and clouds through much of Sunday, with temperatures climbing into the 70s during the morning and eventually reaching 80 degrees in and around Detroit.

Southeast Michigan will be warm but have a slight chance for rain Sunday afternoon and evening.

Slight chances for isolated showers through the weekend.

After a Friday marked by Patriot Day and the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, Metro Detroit heads into a busy September weekend filled with football, festivals and plenty of reasons to spend some time outside.

Meanwhile, Metro Detroit counties are vowing to fight a pending $474 million rate increase request from DTE.

Three Metro Detroit educators joined Local 4 on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks to share how they intend to broach the topic with younger generations.

Sunshine and comfortable temperatures today and most of the weekend. A stray Saturday afternoon shower or storm is possible south of I-94, but widespread rain stays away until the middle of next week.

Sunshine and comfortable temperatures today and most of the weekend. A stray Saturday afternoon shower or storm is possible south of I-94, but widespread rain stays away until the middle of next week.

Friday marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and communities across Metro Detroit are commemorating the day with remembrance ceremonies.

Homeowners dealing with damage from last week’s storms may be eligible for free emergency repairs through the city’s critical home repair program.

High pressure building across the Great Lakes will keep conditions dry and comfortable through Friday. Temperatures will remain near or slightly above normal before a modest warmup this weekend.

Pieces of World Trade Center steel are displayed across Michigan—in fire stations, veterans’ posts, university campuses, city buildings and parks -- serving as memorials to the victims and first responders of the Sept. 11 attacks.

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Cloudy and cooler today before sunshine returns on Friday.

Thursday will feel considerably different from Wednesday. Drier air will settle over Southeast Michigan, with temperatures topping out near 78 degrees.

Some Comerica customers are venting frustration after officially transitioning to Fifth Third Bank — reporting login issues, long hold times, and hours spent trying to sort out their accounts.

The 2nd annual event will help to raise funds for rescuing animals, fighting animal cruelty, and finding homes for pets that need them.

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Dry and seasonable weather arrives Thursday through most of the weekend.

Metro Detroit is in a brief period of warm, humid and unsettled weather before a cold front delivers a much more comfortable September feel for Thursday and Friday.

The Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit hosts the Furniture Flip Bash Challenge, turning donated old furniture into creative pieces to raise funds and provide essential furnishings to families in need.

Partly sunny and warmer weather today, but keep an umbrella handy tonight and Wednesday as showers and thunderstorms move through. A cooler, drier and more seasonal pattern takes over for the end of the week.

The National Weather Service as well as Environment Canada have confirmed multiple tornado touchdowns from the line of severe thunderstorms on Thursday

Severe storms tore through metro Detroit. Prompting a local state of emergency in Detroit where Mayor Mary Sheffield said the east side had significant devastation. More than 20 old-growth trees were toppled at Gabriel Richard Park and knocked out nearly 100 traffic signals at the peak.

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield declared a local state of emergency for part of the city’s lower east side following a tornado that caused widespread damage Thursday.

Court documents show that Higle used money, drugs, alcohol, and extortion to get what he wanted from his victims.

Multiple storms swept through Southeast Michigan this week.

Severe storms moved through Southeast Michigan Thursday afternoon, causing thousands of power outages.

DTE Energy provided an update on power restoration efforts after storms swept through Metro Detroit Thursday.

Southeast Michigan is cleaning up after another day of severe thunderstorms produced widespread damage across the region Thursday, including an area of concentrated damage on Detroit’s east side that the National Weather Service plans to survey Friday.

Detroit officials are assessing widespread damage after severe storms moved through the city, with thousands of residents without power and emergency crews responding to damaged homes, buildings, trees and roadways.

The National Weather Service will survey damage Friday in parts of Detroit and nearby communities after a powerful line of thunderstorms moved through Southeast Michigan Thursday afternoon, producing radar indications and damage consistent with a possible tornado.

Severe storms moved across Metro Detroit, leaving downed trees, downed power lines, structural damage, and fires in communities statewide.

Strong storms knocked out power for more than 200,000 DTE Energy customers across Metro Detroit Thursday, leaving neighborhoods dark, streets blocked by debris, and residents scrambling to clean up the damage.

The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan announced Thursday that it will be expanding its express bus service between Detroit and Ann Arbor beginning next week.

Labor Day Weekend marks the unofficial end of summer with a busy calendar of family-friendly events in and around Detroit.

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Thunderstorms are moving across Metro Detroit on Thursday, Sept. 3.

Track possible school closings for Thursday, Sept. 3, in Metro Detroit following overnight storms.

More than 100,000 people are without power Thursday morning after severe storms brought heavy winds and torrential rain to the Metro Detroit area.

Severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds and hail as large as tennis balls across portions of Southeast Michigan Wednesday evening, while most of Metro Detroit escaped the storms following one of the hottest days of the summer.

Thunderstorms are moving across Metro Detroit on Wednesday, Sept. 2.

SMART will be sending ‘cooling vehicles’ to six locations across Metro Detroit to help residents stay safe during Wednesday’s extreme heat.

Today will be the hottest and potentially stormiest day of the week. Stay weather-aware this afternoon and evening, especially during the 2 PM to midnight timeframe, then look for cooler temperatures heading into the holiday weekend.

Temperatures are expected to climb into the lower 90s Wednesday as high humidity pushes heat indices into the upper 90s to 100 degrees. The combination of heat, humidity and an approaching disturbance will also create an environment capable of producing a couple of strong to severe thunderstorms.

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September starts hot and humid, with low 90s and heat indices near 100. Stay weather-aware this afternoon and evening, with the potential for stronger storms increasing Wednesday before periodic rain chances continue through the week.

Temperatures will climb to around 90 degrees Tuesday and into the lower 90s Wednesday. High humidity could push heat index values into the upper 90s to around 100 degrees, while thunderstorms could become intense at times.

Schools across Metro Detroit are back in session, and for many families, that means the back-to-school scramble is in full swing. And this year? It is costing more than ever.

Showers will move through Southeast Michigan Sunday ahead of a very warm midweek.

A fast-moving severe storm swept across Southeast Michigan on July 3, 2026, cutting power to nearly 450,000 DTE Energy customers over a holiday weekend after a punishing week of extreme heat.

August is preparing to go out on a hot note in Metro Detroit, with a mostly pleasant start to the weekend followed by increasing humidity, a few opportunities for rain and a return to 90-degree temperatures next week.

A house can provide a roof over a family’s head, but it’s what is inside that can make it feel like home.

Thursday night into Friday morning, the moon put on a show in Michigan.

Beautiful weather on tap today and Saturday. A hotter, more humid pattern is coming for the start of September, bringing increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms.

Metro Detroit is heading into a quieter stretch of weather to close out the week, with comfortable temperatures and few clouds Thursday night providing favorable conditions for a partial lunar eclipse.

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You may want to stay up a little later Thursday night. The moon is putting on a show.

The partial eclipse is expected to begin around 10:33 p.m. Thursday, and peak at 12:12 a.m.

The next few days look relatively quiet and seasonable before warmer, more humid and increasingly unsettled weather develops early next week.

A cold front moving across Michigan will bring showers and thunderstorms to Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan Wednesday evening, with a few storms potentially becoming strong to severe.

Wayne County officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in Metro Detroit this year.

Metro Detroit will face its most active weather of the week Wednesday, with a round of afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Some of them could be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail and even an isolated tornado before quieter weather settles in for several major outdoor events.

The final days of August will bring a little bit of everything to Metro Detroit: comfortable mornings, warmer afternoons, increasing humidity and the return of thunderstorms.

Many school districts in Metro Detroit have kicked off the school year this week, and they will have to decide how to implement a new statewide ban on smartphones in classrooms.

Gas prices across Michigan have dropped 11 cents since last week, bringing the average cost statewide to $4.16 per gallon for regular unleaded.

A cool, breezy and comfortable start to the week gives way to warmer and more humid conditions by Friday. The next chance for showers and thunderstorms comes late Wednesday into Thursday.

Jonny Mansoor and Ju-Ju Ballo plan to represent for their Middle Eastern Heritage in Detroit during "Big Time Boxing" event