Detroit weather today brings a brief chance of showers and thunderstorms early this morning before 8 AM ET, then clearing to partly sunny skies by midday with highs near 67°F—though temperatures will drop to around 64°F this afternoon.
Here’s what our friends at the National Weather Service are telling us: that cold front pushing through southeast Michigan this morning is moving quickly. The scattered showers we saw before dawn should wrap up by mid-morning as drier air moves in from the west. Winds will pick up from the west-southwest around 14 mph with gusts to 24 mph, so expect a breezy day along the riverfront and out at Belle Isle. New rainfall, if you catch any, will be minimal—between a tenth and quarter inch at most.
What to do today: If you’re heading to Comerica Park or catching the Pistons playoff action at Little Caesars Arena later in the week, today’s a good day to prep. The breezy conditions mean it’s not ideal for grilling right now, but by this evening things will calm down. If you’re planning outdoor work around your yard or neighborhood, get it done before noon while conditions are still decent—that westerly wind will help dry things out quickly.
Heading out tonight to catch Demi Lovato: It’s Not That Deep Tour at Little Caesars Arena? You’ll want a packable rain jacket just in case—there’s still that slight chance of showers early this evening, though conditions improve. Grab a Demi Lovato t-shirt to complete your concert look, and Get tickets on SeatGeek if you’re still looking for a seat.
If you’re planning something indoors instead, tonight’s a perfect evening for comfort food. A warm programmable slow cooker is your friend on days like this—set it this morning and come home to beef stew or chili tonight. You can order groceries on Amazon to grab everything you need, including an enameled cast iron Dutch oven for weekend cooking when the weather improves.
Looking ahead: Wednesday brings rain showers back into the picture with a 50% chance of precipitation and cooler temps in the upper 50s. Much colder air arrives by late week, so frost and freezing potential returns Thursday through the weekend—those of us with gardens should hold off on planting anything tender until early next week. The Pistons face Orlando Magic on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena, and the Tigers take on Texas Rangers on Friday at Comerica Park—both indoor and outdoor plans should be fine, but bring layers for game day.
Stay dry out there, neighbors!
