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Thunderstorms may follow warm, sunny start to weekend in Metro Detroit: What to expect

High temps approaching 70 degrees

Showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast by the end of the weekend (WDIV)

4Warn WeatherHappy Friday!

We’ll have sunshine and mild temperatures on this Friday.

Those in the northern parts of Metro Detroit may see some rain showers today, especially those close to Lapeer and in the Thumb, but most will stay dry. We’ll have a mix of sun and clouds, and highs in the upper 60s.

Dry, then wet weekend

We’ve got a 50/50 split in this weekend’s forecast. Saturday will be dry, warmer and sunny, while wet weather should return Sunday.

On Saturday, high pressure will still be in control of the forecast, so we’ll have a mix of sunshine and clouds. High temperatures will be in the upper 60s, closing in on 70 degrees.

On Sunday, a disturbance will move in, bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The greatest chance for rain is in the morning and early afternoon.

Sunday storms could potentially be severe, with the Storm Prediction Center placing many of us under a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms. If we see any strong thunderstorms, the primary threats would be gusty winds and hail.

Highs Sunday will be even warmer, reaching the low 70s.

Rain continues next week

A warm front will move in Monday, so shower and thunderstorm chances will continue. A few of those thunderstorms could be strong-to-marginally severe, with gusty winds a primary threat again.

Monday highs will be in the lower 70s.

The back edge of the cold front will roll through Tuesday, keeping cloud cover in the forecast. Rain chances will continue Tuesday.

Highs will be in the lower 70s Tuesday afternoon.

Drier weather returns

Once that front moves through the region, high pressure will build back into the area, and things will dry out.

Expect plenty of sunshine with high temperatures right around 70 degrees by Wednesday.

A few more clouds will move in Thursday, with highs in the lower 70s.

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Bryan became a permanent member of the 4Warn Weather Team in March 2023 after coming to Local 4 in May 2022 as a freelance meteorologist.

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