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Widespread showers could affect your weekend plans in Metro Detroit -- here’s what to expect
Read full article: Widespread showers could affect your weekend plans in Metro Detroit -- here’s what to expectThe chance for rain on Thursday morning is partially gone but certainly diminishing. No expected widespread showers until Friday night into the pre-dawn hours for Saturday.
Shower chances lead up to potentially severe storms Wednesday in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Shower chances lead up to potentially severe storms Wednesday in Metro DetroitWe’re tracking multiple rain chances throughout the first half of the week in Metro Detroit, including significant storm chances on Wednesday.
Melting with warmer temps before rain arrives in Metro Detroit to finish out the week, year
Read full article: Melting with warmer temps before rain arrives in Metro Detroit to finish out the week, yearHere’s the forecast for Southeast Michigan for Wednesday afternoon into the beginning of next week.
Gusty winds and falling temperatures expected for Metro Detroit for Saturday -- Here’s what to expect
Read full article: Gusty winds and falling temperatures expected for Metro Detroit for Saturday -- Here’s what to expectWIND ADVISORY: Until 1:00 PM Saturday – All of Southeastern/East Central Michigan – Wind gusts of 45-50 MPH are possible as we work through the overnight hours and into Saturday.
What makes a storm: Explaining the difference between hurricanes, typhoons, monsoons, tsunamis
Read full article: What makes a storm: Explaining the difference between hurricanes, typhoons, monsoons, tsunamisHurricanes are one of several types of tropical cyclones that occur in oceans and coastal regions. Here's how they differ from other storms.
Metro Detroit weather: The best of the week before big changes
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: The best of the week before big changesGood Thursday morning! We have had this trend of harmless high clouds streaking across the Michigan skies and that trend continues today. We have a mix of clear to partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the middle 40s to near 50 degrees for anyone heading out and about early for that walk to work or the simple walk to the car. These clouds are coming from bigger storms to our west, but they will produce no wet weather for us here in Metro Detroit both this morning and this afternoon.
Metro Detroit weather: Tracking spooky rain chances
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Tracking spooky rain chancesIt’s finally Friday! Happy weekend everyone! We are off to a solid start with some cloud cover coming and going keeping Metro Detroit temps slightly warmer as you hit the road or pound the pavement. Friday morning temperatures are in the middle 30s to near 40F closer to the Big D. We have no moisture leaking from these morning clouds making for a smooth morning commute with some beautiful colors in the skies as the sun rises through the high clouds. Daylight Saving Time ends next weekend or the first Sunday in November when we fall back one hour which means our sunrise will be back closer to 7am in about 10 days.
Above average temperatures continue Monday for Metro Detroit before rainfall returns to the forecast
Read full article: Above average temperatures continue Monday for Metro Detroit before rainfall returns to the forecastAnother day of above average temperatures is on the way for Monday before rainfall moves into the region by the middle of the week
Metro Detroit weather: Tracking more rain and snowflakes
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Tracking more rain and snowflakesGood Wednesday morning! We have had a few more significant rain showers move through Metro Detroit overnight with a few areas possibly seeing snowflakes trying to stick to grassy areas. Most of us are only seeing liquid precipitation. Temperatures are in the upper 30s with gusty winds creating tough wind chills in the upper 20s to low 30s and the need for a hat and gloves if you have to be out in it. There will be a few showers as we approach sunrise, so the wet roadways will slow down your drive as you get going on a Wednesday with the umbrella by your side. There’s not much good news in these cool temps and blustery conditions, but we also expect fewer showers throughout the day today.
Metro Detroit weather: Soaring to the 70s before rain
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Soaring to the 70s before rainIt is a trouble-free start to your Tuesday here in Metro Detroit which is to say it’s a good morning. Skies are mostly clear with temperatures in the low to middle 40s and a few of those usual suburbs will dip quickly into the upper 30s with a little patchy fog. Those spots are certainly the exception and not the rule. You will want that light jacket this morning, but you can also dress for a late summer kind of day today with the highest of our weekly highs on tap.
Buckle Up! Thursday’s weather is a roller coaster
Read full article: Buckle Up! Thursday’s weather is a roller coasterIt is not as cold out there this morning with Metro Detroit temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s as you walk the dog or start heading to work or school. Conditions are dry and it is milder thanks to the warming here all week plus the addition of some cloud cover which prevents cooling during the overnight. We will have some pesky clouds coming and going most of the day with rain expected here later tonight. So, you won’t need that umbrella unless you plan on being away from home all day and all night. Allow me to explain...
Metro Detroit weather: Flirting with freezing before warming to 70 degrees
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Flirting with freezing before warming to 70 degreesWe have many suburbs flirting with freezing temperatures early this morning around Metro Detroit without any Frost Advisories. Good Tuesday morning! Obviously, we will see some patchy frost again this morning the farther away you are from Detroit. Areas within 20 to 30 miles of downtown will stay in the upper 30s to lower 40s under partly cloudy to mostly clear skies. It almost goes without saying that in addition to patchy frost, we will see some patchy fog in the usual spots, just a forewarning for anyone traveling north or heading west on I-94 or I-96 west of I-275.
What makes a storm: Explaining the difference between hurricanes, typhoons, monsoons, tsunamis
Read full article: What makes a storm: Explaining the difference between hurricanes, typhoons, monsoons, tsunamisHurricanes -- like the storm currently making landfall in Florida -- are one of several types of tropical cyclones that occur in oceans and coastal regions.
Rain chances persist through weekend in Metro Detroit: What to expect
Read full article: Rain chances persist through weekend in Metro Detroit: What to expectAfter plenty of cloud cover and scattered showers throughout the day, along with cool temperatures, much of the same can be expected as we head into the hours tonight.
Metro Detroit weather: Tracking storms as Autumn awaits
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Tracking storms as Autumn awaitsWe had to close a few windows early this Tuesday morning if you opened them as the cold front came through late yesterday. Temperatures here in Metro Detroit are in the middle and upper 50s outside your home under mostly clear skies and a lighter wind NW 5-10mph and with some of that patchy fog. Fog is unavoidable for parts of our area following a little bit of rain and a dip in morning temps. It will warm nicely throughout the day today with sun and a shift in the wind.
Metro Detroit weather: Tracking summer heat Friday, rain chances this weekend
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Tracking summer heat Friday, rain chances this weekendSome wildfire smoke out west created clouds here yesterday that stalled temperatures only briefly because we expect to warm up nicely today. Good Finally Friday morning! Temperatures are in the middle and upper 50s as you step out just about anywhere here in Metro Detroit under mostly clear skies. Watch out for that pesky patchy fog which has presented itself again reducing visibility in spots as you hit the road early on this final day of the work and school week. A warm front is working over our area setting us up for a nice little warm up around Pure Michigan today.
Metro Detroit weather: Tracking showers and the sun’s return
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Tracking showers and the sun’s returnEarly morning showers are surrounding Metro Detroit with most of the moisture falling south and east of Detroit as we get going on this Tuesday. Skies are mostly cloudy with temperatures in the middle 50s as you head out and about this morning. A couple of nuisance showers may slow your roll as we keep in mind how badly the rain is needed. You can give our radar a quick look before you hit the road or pound the pavement on the 4 Warn Weather App. It will show you where the showers are and which direction they are headed. The rain will not be the big weather story of the day as this slow moving storm does exit our area today.
Metro Detroit weather: A big weekend with rain nearby
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: A big weekend with rain nearbyWe have to take the good with the bad and today is another tally on the good side making for a pretty nice weather week overall here in Metro Detroit. Good Finally Friday morning! We are waking up with more of that pleasant and cooler air keeping temperatures in the middle 50s outside your door prior to sunrise under mostly clear skies. The one minor weather nuisance this morning is that patchy fog like we’ve seen the last couple of mornings so just watch out in those rural and hilly areas all around and take it easy. If you plan on being out all day, you may need a light jacket or sweatshirt this morning but you’ll be able to rock those shorts as we warm up today.
Metro Detroit weather: A Labor Day struggle for holiday showers
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: A Labor Day struggle for holiday showersIt is mostly dry early on this Monday and Happy Labor Day! A stationary front is wobbling around just south of Metro Detroit which will keep a chance for a few showers around this morning although Exact Track Radar is showing no significant signs of showers. It looks like our skies will stay mostly cloudy most of the day including heading out your door early with temperatures in the lower to middle 60s and some spotty drizzle.
Metro Detroit weather: Nice stretch continues
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Nice stretch continuesSeptember is the beginning of Meteorological Fall because breaking seasons down into three specific months make it easier to keep weather and climate records. The Autumnal Equinox is still three weeks away which means we are not officially done with summer yet. It feels every bit like a late summer morning out there with Metro Detroit temps in the upper 50s to low 60s on this Thursday under mostly clear skies and dry conditions if you’re heading out for a light morning jog or heading into the old workplace.
Metro Detroit weather: A nice lull before holiday weekend
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: A nice lull before holiday weekendIt’s quite normal for Mother Nature to deliver a little pleasure after we have felt the pain of her wrath. The cooler air following the Monday storms is making for some great sleeping weather with the windows open the next few nights if you’re into that sort of thing. Temperatures are in the upper 50s for those of you are heading out and about before the sun rises over Metro Detroit. We will then warm into the lower 60s for the rest of the morning. Watch out for some patchy fog, especially in rural and hilly areas.
Metro Detroit weather: Mild morning with 80s later
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Mild morning with 80s laterGood Wednesday morning! It’s another great start to the day after a very comfortable sleeping night if you had those windows open. We have temperatures in the middle and upper 50s for those of you 30 to 40 minutes outside of Detroit. The urban heat island closer to downtown shows temps in the lower 60s as you head out for that morning walk. Concrete and asphalt store more heat, making it harder to be as cool in Detroit compared to many of our suburbs. Watch out for some patchy fog in spots as you hit the road this morning.
Severe weather possible today in Metro Detroit: Storm timelines, biggest threats
Read full article: Severe weather possible today in Metro Detroit: Storm timelines, biggest threatsThere’s more humidity pouring in with warming winds that will boost our afternoon high temps. Grab the umbrella before you leave as we expect showers and storms later Monday here in most of Metro Detroit.
Scattered showers Sunday night, with milder weather next week in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Scattered showers Sunday night, with milder weather next week in Metro DetroitSunday evening will be warm and cloudier with scattered showers mainly north of 8 Mile Road. Temperatures will be in the 80s before sunset and in the 70s afterward.
Severe storms possible overnight in Metro Detroit, including isolated tornado threat
Read full article: Severe storms possible overnight in Metro Detroit, including isolated tornado threatTonight and early tomorrow morning become stormy. Torrential downpours, damaging wind and hail and an isolated tornado are threats as families are trying to sleep.