News Summary
Metro Detroit residents should brace for a weekend of heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to reach around 90 degrees by Sunday. Following mostly clear skies on Saturday night, warm weather will make outdoor activities feel hotter during the day. Organizers of the Rocket Classic golf event at the Detroit Golf Club are urged to prioritize hydration due to the rising temperatures. Monday may bring a chance of severe weather in some communities, with storms expected to develop later in the day. Following the storms, conditions should be sunny mid-week, leading into a mostly sunny Independence Day.
Detroit – Metro Detroit residents should prepare for a return of heat and humidity this weekend, with temperatures expected to climb back to around 90 degrees by Sunday afternoon. A slight increase in humidity will accompany the warm weather, making outdoor activities feel even hotter.
On Saturday night, the region will experience mostly clear skies with average temperatures. Lows will vary across the area, dipping to near 60 degrees in Lapeer and Sandusky. Many other locations, including Ann Arbor, Howell, Grand Blanc, and Port Huron, will see lows in the lower 60s. In contrast, areas like Rochester Hills, Canton, Dearborn, Detroit, and Warren will have mid-60s, while Riverview and Monroe can expect upper 60s. Winds will be light, coming from the west-northwest at 5 mph or calm.
As Sunday progresses, the daytime temperatures will rise, with figures reaching around 90 degrees under mostly sunny conditions. By the morning, temperatures will start in the 70s, quickly climbing to 80 degrees before noon in Detroit. Winds will shift to a southwest direction, blowing at 4 to 8 mph. A stray rain shower may occur in the Thumb area, but no major precipitation is expected.
The heat will be a significant concern for participants at the Rocket Classic taking place at the Detroit Golf Club on Sunday. Organizers and players alike will need to stay vigilant about hydration and heat-related risks as temperatures soar during the event.
As the sun sets, Saturday night will transition to mostly clear to partly cloudy skies, with mild lows around 70 degrees throughout most of Metro Detroit. Looking ahead to Monday, conditions are predicted to be hot and muggy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing, some of which may become severe.
Communities located near and south of I-96 are currently under a marginal (level one out of five) threat for severe weather. This includes areas such as Brighton, Wixom, Novi, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Oak Park, Hazel Park, Livonia, Canton, Westland, Dearborn, Detroit, Southgate, Inkster, Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, Dexter, Adrian, Ida, and Monroe. Rain is expected to start after 1 p.m. Monday, lasting into the evening hours, resulting in mid- to upper-80s for daytime highs and mid- to upper-60s for nighttime lows.
Following Monday’s storms, Tuesday and Wednesday are likely to present mostly sunny conditions, with highs remaining in the mid-80s and lows settling in the lower- to mid-60s. However, as the week progresses, a few rain showers and thunderstorms could materialize by Thursday.
Independence Day, which falls on Friday, is slated for mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies, coupled with an evening chance of rain showers. Forecasted highs for the holiday are in the mid-80s, providing an inviting atmosphere for families planning outdoor celebrations.
Next Saturday, July 6, is projected to be mostly cloudy, with a chance of rain showers and temperatures expected to peak in the upper 80s to around 90 degrees.
Residents are encouraged to share their weather experiences over the weekend by submitting photos or videos, contributing to a vibrant community conversation as they navigate the summertime heat and conditions.
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