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We’re trading sunshine for warmth Wednesday in Metro Detroit -- here’s what to expect

Thursday highs in lower 50s; Friday highs in upper 50s

Warmer air is flowing over the Midwest. Temperatures in Metro Detroit will be more than 10 degrees above normal on Wednesday. On Friday, we will have peak temperatures around the current record high of 56 degrees, which was set on Feb. 9, 2001. (WDIV)

4Warn Weather – A push of spring-like warmth also brings with it rain chances to end the work week. This is before reality sets back in next week.

Clouds are increasing Wednesday night as temperatures only drop into the middle 30s. This is closer to where our high should be this time of the year.

Thursday

Thursday is, for the most part, a dry day, but that changes in the evening hours as a few showers are set to return. They move in from the west around 8 p.m., and this first batch should exit by midnight.

Friday

However, we’re not done with the rain, as chances hang around during the overnight and early part of Friday. What we see fall Friday morning will be spotty in coverage and should be pretty light. This rain looks to fall around 4 a.m.- 10 a.m. Friday. Then, the rest of Friday looks dry.

The other big story about Friday is the record warmth. After topping out in the middle 50s on Thursday, we’ll be near 60 on Friday.

Our forecast calls for a high of 59 degrees at Metro Airport. It will set a new daily record high temperature if this holds true. The current record is 56 degrees, set back in 2001.

Weekend forecast

The weekend looks alright for the most part, but a couple of raindrops may need to be dodged here and there. The best chance comes Saturday morning, but even those chances don’t look great. Sunday, another slight chance for a drip or a drop remains possible.

Next week

Next week, reality sets back in as the clouds return and cooler temperatures prevail. Highs Tuesday and Wednesday will be back in the upper 30s.


Find the latest forecast from the 4Warn Weather team here

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