Metro Detroit Weather Outlook for the Weekend

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News Summary

Metro Detroit is set for a weekend of mixed weather, featuring cooler temperatures and potential rain. While Friday will remain mostly cloudy with a slight chance of sprinkles, Saturday’s highs will range from 50 to 60 degrees with primarily dry conditions expected. However, rain is likely on Sunday, impacting events such as the 60th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade. The overall weather for early May suggests a gradual transition towards more seasonal warmth, with temperatures slowly rising as the month progresses.

Detroit – Metro Detroit is gearing up for a weekend of mixed weather, with temperatures and rain being significant factors affecting outdoor activities. Following a record-breaking temperature of 86 degrees recorded on April 29, the region has experienced a return to milder weather patterns more aligned with norms for early May.

The weekend will kick off on Friday, May 2, with mostly cloudy skies and expected overnight lows in the lower to mid-40s. A light chance of sprinkles is forecasted primarily east of Interstate 75, while northwesterly winds of 5 to 10 mph will shift to a northeastern direction as the night progresses.

Saturday, May 3, is projected to be a cooler day with highs ranging from 50 to 60 degrees across Southeast Michigan. Conditions will remain mostly cloudy, and a stray shower may occur, mainly east of I-75. However, most areas in Metro Detroit are anticipated to remain dry. In Detroit, temperatures will hover near the 60-degree mark, while Sandusky and Port Huron may see highs around 50 degrees. Northeasterly winds could reach approximately 10 mph on Saturday, enhancing the cooler feel in the air. Saturday night will see a continuation of cloudy conditions with lows projected in the lower to mid-40s.

On Sunday, May 4, a greater likelihood of rain is expected, starting with morning showers that will likely intensify in the afternoon and evening. Highs will be in the mid- to upper-50s, accompanied by northeasterly winds of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph. The rain could have an impact on the 60th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade scheduled for Sunday, making rain gear a necessity for attendees. As night falls, the likelihood of rain continues with lows between the upper 40s to 50 degrees.

Looking ahead to Monday, which coincides with Cinco de Mayo, residents can expect another cloudy day filled with rain showers. High temperatures will reach the mid-60s, while overnight lows are anticipated to settle in the lower 50s. Similar conditions are expected on Tuesday, with rain likely continuing and temperatures peaking in the mid-60s. By Wednesday, the forecast suggests partly cloudy conditions with an early chance of sprinkles. Temperatures are projected to return to the lower 70s during the day, dropping to the upper 40s at night.

Towards the latter part of the week, Thursday and Friday are expected to have a mix of partly cloudy and mostly sunny skies, with highs ranging from the upper 60s to lower 70s. The average temperatures for May generally show highs in the mid-60s and lows in the mid-40s; however, as the month progresses, these averages typically increase to mid-70s for highs and mid-50s for lows.

The overall outlook for May trends towards slightly warmer conditions than normal, indicating that residents can expect a gradual shift to more seasonable warmth as summer approaches.