Showers and strong thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across much of Metro Detroit, as warm and humid air surges northward this Monday, July 1, setting the stage for severe weather.
Warm front brings morning humidity, afternoon storms
A warm front is lifting across Southeast Michigan this morning, bringing humid conditions and scattered downpours. Temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 80s °F (around 29–31 °C), but with the heat index, it will feel more like the 90s °F (32–35 °C).
Marginal severe weather risk this afternoon
From 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop as a cold front approaches from the west. While not every storm will be severe, the risk for damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph (about 96 km/h) and localized flash flooding is significant in some spots, especially where heavier cells train over the same areas. The Storm Prediction Center has placed all of Southeast Michigan, including Detroit, Ann Arbor, Pontiac, and Sterling Heights, under a Level 1 (Marginal) risk for severe storms.
Calmer weather midweek with seasonable warmth
Starting Tuesday, conditions settle into a more typical early July pattern. Expect mostly sunny skies and highs in the 80s °F (27–30 °C) through the rest of the workweek, with less humidity compared to today.
Fourth of July and weekend outlook
Thursday, July 4, is currently looking mostly sunny to partly cloudy, with highs in the mid to upper 80s °F (29–31 °C) — ideal conditions for fireworks and outdoor celebrations.
By Saturday, the heat builds, pushing temperatures into the low 90s °F (33–34 °C), and humidity returns, increasing the chance for late-day showers. Storm chances continue into Sunday, with highs once again near 90 °F (32 °C).
