As wildfire smoke from Canada drifted away from Southeast Michigan, it seems the warm air followed suit.
Although Metro Detroit’s average high for the final day of May is 75 degrees, Saturday’s highs were only in the lower- to mid-60s.
Under mostly clear skies, overnight temps will drop into the 30s in some communities. Prepare for lows in the mid- to upper-30s in Ann Arbor, Howell, Grand Blanc, Lapeer, Bruce Township, and Sandusky. It will be in the lower-40s in Monroe, Taylor, Royal Oak, Fraser, and New Baltimore. Winds will be northwesterly at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunday will bring warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine to Southeast Michigan as the Detroit Grand Prix comes to a close. Temperatures will peak around 70 degrees in the afternoon. It will be a couple of degrees above 70 in Detroit and slightly below 70 in the Thumb. Winds will be out of the northwest at 6 to 12 mph.
Sunday night’s skies will be mostly clear, with lows near 45 degrees in Adrian, Chelsea, Fenton, and Port Huron. Lows will be near 50 degrees in Dearborn, River Rouge, Ferndale, Warren, and Harper Woods.
Monday
While Southeast Michigan will get periods of relief from the Canadian wildfire smoke, air quality will fluctuate over the next several days.
Monday will be warmer and mostly sunny. Temperatures will reach the lower 80s. It looks like the wildfire smoke could begin to thicken before sunset. This would lead to reduced air quality, and a more vibrant and reddish sunset due to smoke particles scattering light.
With few clouds in the sky, lows will be around 60 degrees.
Tuesday
Highs will leap into the mid- to upper-80s on Tuesday. With sunshine, wildfire smoke could lead to hazy skies.
Expect the heat to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday, with similar temperatures on both days.
Wednesday
Rain makes its return to the forecast Wednesday afternoon and evening as another cold front moves in. Showers and some thunderstorms are expected to continue into early Thursday. Another chance of rain arrives Thursday afternoon into Friday morning.
Looking Ahead
For midweek rain chances and any potential for stronger storms, stay tuned to 4Warn Weather for the latest updates.
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