Metro Detroit is in for another humid and stormy stretch as we move through Saturday, with a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms expected across parts of southeast Michigan.
After a warm and muggy start to the day, temperatures are peaking in the mid to upper 80s (around 30°C) this afternoon, though it will feel closer to the 90s (32-35°C) when factoring in the heat index. Shower activity is possible, especially in areas closer to the Ohio border, with non-severe thunderstorms developing through the day.
Looking ahead to Saturday, stronger storm cells are expected to move in between 2PM and midnight, especially along and south of the I-96/I-696 corridor, including parts of Detroit, Dearborn, Southfield, and Livonia. These storms will track from the southwest to northeast at 20 to 30 mph, bringing threats of damaging wind gusts, intense lightning, and heavy downpours that could result in localized flooding.
An Air Quality Advisory remains in place for Sanilac County until midnight, as wildfire smoke continues to funnel pollutants into the region, posing health risks for vulnerable individuals, including those with respiratory conditions.
By Sunday, hot and sticky conditions will return, pushing high temperatures back up around 90°F (32°C) and continuing into the early part of next week.
