Metro Detroit is set for a warm Wednesday as dry weather remains in place through Thursday. Temperatures will continue to run above average, with plenty of sunshine and comfortable conditions making for an excellent stretch of outdoor weather. Grab your sunglasses as we will have an abundant sunshine. Highs will top out in the low 80s. Winds will remain light, becoming southeasterly during the afternoon.
The warming trend continues Thursday as highs climb into the mid-80s. Mostly sunny skies will dominate, although a southwest breeze will become a bit more noticeable by afternoon with occasional gusts approaching 20 mph. Thursday night stays mild with partly cloudy skies and overnight lows in the mid-60s.
Friday will be the warmest day of the week, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s under partly sunny skies. Humidity will also begin to increase ahead of rain chance. Some model data does hint at a few light morning showers, but the rain chances increase Friday night as showers become likely and more widespread after midnight. The unsettled pattern continues into the weekend.
Saturday is expected to bring widespread showers and the potential for thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. Despite the rain, temperatures will remain warm with highs in the lower 80s. If you have outdoor plans, the best opportunities for dry weather will be through Friday afternoon. After that, keep an eye on the forecast as periods of rain and thunderstorms could impact activities throughout the weekend.
Forecast Highlights
- Today: Sunny, high near 82.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 86. Breezy at times.
- Friday: Partly sunny and warm, high near 87.
- Saturday: Showers likely with afternoon thunderstorms possible. High near 83.