Memorial Day weekend brings parade-friendly forecast to Metro Detroit
It’s the unofficial start to summer. People heading out for the Memorial Day parades and celebrations this weekend in Metro Detroit will encounter ideal weather conditions.
Skies will be mostly clear overnight as temperatures fall to the lower- to mid-40s. Lows will be near 40 degrees in inland communities of the Thumb, such as North Branch and Marlette. It will be in the lower-40s in Saline, Brighton and Davison. Expect lows of 45-47 degrees in Monroe, Canton, Allen Park, Southfield, Troy and Sterling Heights.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day parades and ceremonies will begin kicking off in the morning. With mostly sunny skies, temperatures will rise to the mid-50s to near 60 degrees by 9 a.m. By 2 p.m., Detroit, Dearborn, Birmingham and Warren will already have temperatures of around 70 degrees. Northeasterly winds will be light at around 5 mph.
Highs will be around 70 degrees in most of Southeast Michigan.
Whether you plan to spend time at the park, boating, flying a drone, grilling, or dancing at Movement in Downtown Detroit’s Hart Plaza, consider wearing sunscreen. There will be a UV Index of 9 during the afternoon, which is considered “very high.” In these conditions, unprotected skin can burn in 15 to 25 minutes. In addition to applying sunscreen, it is advised to wear light-colored clothing, a hat and sunglasses.
Looking Ahead: Rain chances return midweek
While the focus is on the fair weather for Memorial Day events, eyes are on midweek as the next chances for rain are expected Wednesday through Friday. A lot of the showers look to pass south of Metro Detroit, especially near the Ohio border. These will be chances for scattered showers and not washout days.
Highs will be in the upper-60s to lower-70s for most of the week. Lows will return to the more typical lower 50s, which is good news for anyone tending new plants and gardens.
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