Because Metro Detroit faces the prospect of not just snow but ice before the snow even hits, clearing the roads will be challenging, and driving is likely to be treacherous.

Metro Detroit road crews are starting to prepare before the season’s first winter storm hits the area this week.

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A number of beaches along Michigan’s western coast have been placed under a “high” risk warning this Memorial Day due to dangerous water conditions.

Summertime is rapidly approaching in Michigan, which means we’ll be seeing much more sunshine. And where there’s sun, there are harmful rays that can significantly damage our skin.

Safe to say, if the weather’s nice, people in just about every neighborhood across the D and likely around the country will be firing up the grill this weekend.

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It’s the big holiday weekend and there is plenty to do in and around the city.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Experts are encouraging people to be extra cautious with their cell phones during the holiday weekend.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

The Michigan and State theaters are honoring vets and active duty military personnel with free admission this weekend.

Millions of Michiganders and Americans are preparing for the biggest holiday since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Guests of Airbnb rental properties in Detroit will not be allowed to host parties through the summer, the company announced Thursday.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

And now were staring at a three-day holiday weekend for mostIll get to that part of the forecast in a moment. Highs (as long as we get any sunshine) should reach the mid to upper 70s (25 to 26 degrees Celsius). Partly cloudy to mostly clear Saturday night, with lows in the mid 50s (14 degrees Celsius). Theres a better chance of showers and possible thunderstorms Sunday night, with warmer lows in the mid 60s (18 degrees Celsius). At this point, I think our best probability is for a chance of morning showers, then drying out in the afternoon.

DETROT The Canada Border Services Agency is reminding travelers ahead of the upcoming Labor Day long weekend that travel restrictions are still in place at all Canadian international border crossings. Quick FactsThe temporary restriction on all discretionary travel at the Canada-U.S. border put in place on March 21 continues. not be permitted to enter Canada, regardless of their reason for travel. Foreign nationals who are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 willbe permitted to enter Canada, regardless of their reason for travel. For the latest on cross-border programs and services, travelers can call the CBSAs Border Information Service at 1-800-461-9999.

I know, and it will be a very warm and steamy week ahead. We start the week off in an Air Quality Alert around Metro Detroit due to the dangerous heat and humidity, lack of wind, and damaging sunlight. So, do your part and dont pollute, dont cut the grass today, dont get gas if you dont have to etc...Sunrise is at 6:04 a.m. Its more warm and muggy than anything all week long with temps in the low to mid 90s feeling even warmer, and getting dangerous. But the weekend ahead looks like mid 80s as slightly cooler air settles into Metro Detroit for just a little while.

DETROIT As we head into a holiday weekend, experts are concerned about the possibility of a coronavirus (COVID-19) resurgence in Michigan. On Thursday, the state reported the highest number of cases in more than a month. All week traffic has increased going north for the 4th of July weekend. Lynn Sutfin with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) said more young people are suddenly coming down with the virus. READ: Michigan bars navigate changing rules, can now offer alcohol to-goNew numbers show that the west side of the state has become a hot spot.

Theres a different feel to the air out there today, as the humidity and heat will crank up a notch around Metro Detroit this Friday before the 4th. And, today will likely be the steamiest day of the Holiday Weekend as it looks like the humidity lessens just enough on Saturday and Sunday making those more comfortable days if there is such a thing in this heat wave. Sunset is at 9:13 a.m.We have more 90s coming at you this Holiday Weekend, but the dew points and humidity look to take a more comfy step backwards, which we will take! So highs around 92F for the 4th Of July tomorrow around Metro Detroit and not terribly uncomfortable under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. Have a wonderful Holiday Weekend.

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