A stretch of soaking rain across Michigan has erased drought conditions statewide, marking a dramatic turnaround just as the growing season begins, but shifting global weather patterns could shape what comes next.
Rain returns to Southeast Michigan Thursday night, bringing a soaking that could slow the recovery of rivers and streams still elevated from last weekend’s heavy rainfall.
A spring warmup is arriving just in time for a packed weekend across Southeast Michigan, bringing improving weather for baseball fans, championship celebrations, and anyone ready to spend more time outside.
It’s been a rainy first week of April across Southeast Michigan. The last month has brought a surplus of moisture across the Great Lakes.
A sharp chill settled over Metro Detroit Tuesday as high temperatures struggled to reach 39 degrees at Detroit Metro Airport, well below early April averages of the mid-50s, but a steady warming trend will carry the region back into warm weather by the weekend.
Damaging thunderstorms that swept through Southeast Michigan Saturday afternoon and evening are leaving behind downed trees, power lines and structural damage, forcing some families to shift their focus from Easter preparations to cleanup and recovery.
A warm front lifting through the region is helping temperatures rebound from the 30s earlier in the day into the 60s by late evening, while also setting the stage for unsettled weather.
Although Friday will be warm and breezy, Metro Detroit has experienced all types of weather to kick off baseball season in the last handful of years
Clouds increase through Thursday morning as rain spreads across the region, followed by the chance for thunderstorms during the day. While the early activity is expected to remain below severe limits, conditions become more favorable for stronger storms by evening.
Although Friday will be warm & breezy, Metro Detroit has experienced all types of weather to kick off baseball season in the last handful of years
Wednesday, the first day of April, marks a noticeable shift. Cooler air settles in behind the front, with highs only reaching the mid-40s under mostly cloudy skies.
A few showers and thunderstorms are possible late tonight into Tuesday morning. Isolated storms could become severe with wind and hail as the primary threats.
Metro Detroit is heading into a cold, sunny start to the weekend, with below-normal temperatures on Saturday before a gradual warm-up brings milder air back by Sunday and into next week.
A 4Warn Weather Alert has been declared for Thursday as a strong spring system moves into Southeast Michigan, bringing the potential for severe thunderstorms after a significant warmup.
While radar technology continues to improve, it cannot always confirm what is happening at ground level. That is where trained spotters play a critical role.
A chilly Wednesday with scattered flurries is giving way to a gradual warming trend across Southeast Michigan, with temperatures expected to climb back to seasonal averages and above just in time for the start of spring.
A blast of Arctic air is making for a bitterly cold St. Patrick’s Day across Southeast Michigan, with wind chills dropping into the single digits and teens and creating hazardous conditions for anyone spending time outdoors.
A Wind Advisory remains in effect across southeast Michigan until midnight, with southwest winds shifting to west and northwest and gusts reaching 40 to 50 mph.
Windy conditions continue through Monday while Southeast Michigan will see rain tonight transition to snow tomorrow.
A strong low pressure system will bring drastic weather changes to the region through the start of next week
This will be followed by a drastic warm-up into spring-like temperatures for the end of the weekend
Friday, expect rain/snow showers in the early morning hours, with a changeover to rain by mid-morning. Drying out in the afternoon, temperatures will rise into the upper 40s.
A Flood Watch is in effect for most of Southeast Michigan through 2 p.m. Wednesday, prompting a 4Warn Weather Alert as rounds of rain and storms move across the region during the morning commute and through midday.
The latest update from the SPC hasn’t changed our marginal and slight risks (levels 1 & 2/5), but the enhanced risk (level 3/5) has now moved into SW Michigan, including part of Hillsdale County (next to Lenawee).
The latest update from the SPC hasn’t changed our marginal and slight risks (levels 1 & 2/5), but the enhanced risk (level 3/5) has now moved into SW MI, including part of Hillsdale County (next to Lenawee).
After record-breaking warmth on Monday, Southeast Michigan is heading into a day of changing weather, with the potential for severe thunderstorms late Tuesday into early Wednesday.
Tomorrow night into Wednesday morning, the risk of strong-to-severe storms increases. Wind, hail, and an isolated tornado are all on the table.
Southeast Michigan could see multiple rounds of thunderstorms from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon, with a few storms capable of becoming severe, according to the National Weather Service.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center after multiple tornadoes caused severe damage in Southwest Michigan.
Modern technology has added powerful tools for warning the public, but emergency management research suggests different warning systems often reach people in different situations.
Drivers are slowing to a crawl to avoid deep ruts and potholes, while school buses navigate uneven surfaces and emergency vehicles carefully maneuver through damaged roads while responding to calls.
After the fog clears, the rest of Wednesday will be partly to mostly cloudy with temps reaching the upper 40s, possibly touching 50 in a few areas. Then it gets wet.
Wow! What a way to end the workweek. Sunshine and temperatures in the 50s? Yes, please! Unfortunately, like all good things, this mild weather is about to end.
Metro Detroit is getting a taste of spring Friday, with sunshine and temperatures climbing into the mid-50s, which is roughly 15 degrees above average for late February.
If you live in Southeast Michigan, you already know March is a “two seasons in one month” kind of deal. One week can feel like spring, and the next week can bring back winter boots.
A brief surge of milder air will move into southeast Michigan to close out the workweek before colder air returns for the second half of the weekend, followed by another warming trend into next week.
After light snow moved through parts of Southeast Michigan late Tuesday night into early Wednesday, Metro Detroit is turning the corner toward a milder stretch to close the week, but winter isn’t done yet.
Heading into the weekend, we have a Wind Advisory in effect until 9 p.m. Friday night for most of Metro Detroit, with winds gusting up to 45mph. One good thing about the wind is that it’s helped mix out most of the fog.
A wind advisory goes into effect Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with gusts as high as 45mph. Temps will plummet throughout the day, all the way back down into the 30s.
It’s time to live in the moment, and on Monday, that meant sunshine. We continue to pay the price for the warm air, as fog returns overnight.
Winds will once again be calm overnight, allowing patchy fog to develop by the time you head out for your morning commute on Tuesday.
Valentine’s Day plans across Southeast Michigan are unfolding under generally quiet weather conditions Saturday night, though patchy freezing fog could develop late at night.
Dry conditions are expected to hold through the weekend, with temperatures gradually climbing each day. Highs Saturday will be around 40 degrees in Metro Detroit.
What a difference a little sunshine makes! Temperatures today were close to normal, in the low to mid-30s. But the bright blue skies made it feel a bit more tolerable
After a stretch of cold air and occasional flurries, a gradual warming trend is setting up across Metro Detroit, bringing temperatures closer to, and eventually above, seasonal averages through the upcoming holiday weekend and into next week.