DETROIT – It’s still a little sticky this morning around Metro Detroit, causing haze and patchy fog in some spots. Sky conditions and roads are dry early this morning, and it will stay like that most of the day.
Temps are in the mid 60s as you head outside. There is some moisture from the Gulf moving north, bringing a slight chance for a shower or two later today in SE Lower Michigan and Southern Ontario, so keep the umbrella handy just in case.
Today’s sunrise was at 6:45 a.m.
It has been a nice and slow warm up all week, and that warming trend continues this Thursday. Humid highs will reach the mid 80s by the afternoon, but will feel more like 90°F with winds moving NE to SE at 5-10 mph. You should expect to see that hazy morning sun give way to a nice mix of afternoon sun and clouds.
There’s more moisture and humidity pouring in from the south, and that may just be enough to prompt a few spotty showers in the peak heat of the afternoon -- but don’t expect much, if any, rain at all. Showers will be very widely scattered.
Today’s sunset is at 8:28 p.m.
Mostly dry, warm weekend
Friday and Saturday both are looking better compared to the data we had earlier this week.
It will still be very warm and muggy, with plenty of hot August sunshine. Highs should hover around 87°F both Friday and Saturday.
Any time we get this hot and humid, the air rises quickly and an isolated pop up or two cannot be ruled out. Again, don’t worry too much about it -- most of us will stay dry and very warm.
Shower chances increase Sunday as a weak cool front will blow through Metro Detroit in the afternoon. The scattered midday showers won’t be a washout, but plan on a slight delay if you have outdoor plans.
Next week preview
Monday looks fabulous with sunshine and mid-to-upper 80s, and most of Tuesday looks decent before showers and storms arrive late in the day.
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