TEMPERATURES

Mainly clear skies this morning with cool temperatures as we wake up to lows around 50 and slightly cooler in outlying areas.

Metro Detroit weather forecast for Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

Sunshine sticks around for Sunday before our next round of showers and thunderstorms moves into the region with plenty of rainfall

After a few isolated thundershowers working through the afternoon, the wet weather will come to an end for the most part in the next few days, but we will trade that in for the summer heat and humidity.

Hot or cool? Meteorologist Ashlee Baracy has some potential scenarios for the forecast this summer.

The first full day of spring lived up to expectations with sunshine and mild temperatures. Now it’s time for a few spring showers to move in.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit for Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit for Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

The dry weather also continues into early next week before our next chance of rain moves into Southeastern Michigan

After a blast of cold and snow this past weekend, the year is set to end on a much different note, with warmer temperatures and rain returning.

The below-freezing temperatures on Christmas Eve caused pipes to burst inside the new Shelby Township Library.

After plenty of clouds and windy conditions for Saturday, a much more tranquil forecast moves in for the end of the weekend...

The dry and breezy weather sticks around for Friday before some rain showers move into the region overnight.

The dry and breezy weather sticks around for Friday before some rain showers move into the region overnight.

A weak front will move through tonight, more sunshine returns to the area for Monday

We’ll hang on to most of the clouds during the overnight with a little more clearing by daybreak Monday.

We’re breaking down the heat timeline for Southeast Michigan, ways to keep yourself and your pets safe, what heat exhaustion symptoms look like and more.

Conditions are very pleasant with mostly cloudy skies overnight and temperatures cooling down to the middle 40s as you head out around Metro Detroit.

Here is the Metro Detroit weather forecast update for March 4, 2022, afternoon and evening.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

What Mother Nature is bringing to Southeast Michigan this week is already unpleasant, but it also happens to be the perfect storm for potholes.

If you’re one of many who ordered at-home COVID-19 tests from the government, be sure not to leave them in the mailbox too long once they arrive.

If you’re one of many who ordered at-home COVID-19 tests from the government, be sure not to leave them in the mailbox too long once they arrive.

Here is the Metro Detroit weather forecast update for Dec. 14, 2021, afternoon and evening.

Here is the Metro Detroit weather forecast update for Dec. 13, 2021, afternoon and evening.

Welcome to Monday night, Motown.

It indicates Michigan will see slightly above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.

Tonight will be mild with temperatures closer to our average highs rather than our average lows for this time or year. Tomorrow will feel more like August than October. Showers and storms return tomorrow night, and some may be nasty. It remains warmer than average most of this week. More fall-like weather will be reserved for the end of this week.

Warm weather continues to influence evening and overnight conditions. Usually, we’d be using our furnaces and car heaters this time of year. This evening we can enjoy an outdoor evening stroll without a jacket then sleep safely with the windows up overnight. Tomorrow will feel more like August than October. Showers and storms return tomorrow night, and some may be nasty. It remains warmer than average most of this week.

Some of us saw clearing develop this morning and plenty of sunshine for the rest of the day.

As promised, we are well on our way to a spectacular final week of September weather.

Sunday is the day. If you’ve been yearning for a great day of fall golf, this is it. If you want one more great day at the lake (on either the water or the beach), this is it

If you wanted a return to summer then today is just what the doctor ordered!

Few morning scattered showers, but sunshine is on the way later in the day

These storms will also have torrential downpours, so some localized flooding is possible.

Any lingering clouds behind the Saturday night cold front first thing this morning will move out, and the day should become mostly sunny and a little breezy.

Aside from a few early morning sprinkles and scattered light showers, we’ve had a splendid first day of the three-day holiday weekend!

We are starting our Saturday dry, and today will be the day of the three-day holiday weekend in which we’ll have the most clouds.

Any storm will produce lightning and torrential downpours but, given the steady movement to the east, I do not expect any Biblical rainfall amounts and widespread flooding issues.

Most of us didn’t get any rain on Saturday, but a cluster of evening storms moving east from the Saginaw area raked the thumb with strong wind gusts and torrential downpours. Fortunately, we are starting our Sunday on a much quieter note.

Most of us didn’t get any rain on Saturday, but a cluster of evening storms moving east from the Saginaw area raked the thumb with strong wind gusts and torrential downpours. Fortunately, we are starting our Sunday on a much quieter note.

A heat advisory has been issued for seven southeastern Michigan counties on Wednesday, Aug. 25 as heat indices are expected to reach dangerous levels.

It has been a gradual process, but our temperatures have crept upward this week, and so have our dew point temperatures.

It has been a gradual process, but our temperatures have crept upward this week, and so have our dew point temperatures.

After a great start to the weekend on Saturday, we’re looking forward to an awesome finish Sunday.

After a very active week weather-wise, things look much better this weekend.

After a very active week weather-wise, things look much better this weekend.

A heat advisory has been issued for seven Metro Detroit counties on Wednesday, Aug. 11, as anticipated high temperatures and humidity can be dangerous.

What a steam bath it was today. And believe it or not, it’s actually going to get worse.

Get set to sweat, as we are facing an extended stretch of hot, steamy weather. It will be very uncomfortable at times, and even dangerous to some.

If you didn’t like Saturday’s steamy weather, then the news isn’t good … it’ll get worse before it gets better.

After a mostly spectacular week of Pure Michigan weather the steamy stuff has returned right on schedule.

Temperatures will be inching above normal before the weekend. But there are some oppressive days looming toward the end of the forecast.

Here is the Metro Detroit weather forecast update for July 30, 2021 afternoon and evening.

Over the past month, cities across the state of Michigan have experienced historic rains and significant flooding.

Did you notice that fuzzy, hazy look to the sun on Sunday?

Rain showers return today with highs near 70 degrees. The rain is expected to continue all day with on and off showers.

After starting the holiday weekend below normal, we’re well above that mark and getting hotter.

More showers and thunderstorms give Friday’s deluge a run for its money Saturday. Two to four inches of rain fell yesterday. At least, one to two inches will fall in places before today ends. The same stationary front responsible will bring more rain, tomorrow, and even more much of next week.

Sleeping during the summer months can be a struggle, thanks to hotter temperatures and extra hours of daylight.

Heat will be building as we head into the weekend. And storms will be returning to our backyard as well.

Tuesday, June 15, 2021 weather forecast update.

Showers and thunderstorms are gone. Oppressive humidity is going away.

Here is the Metro Detroit weather forecast update for May 24, 2021 afternoon and evening.

We may have said goodbye to the 70s for at least a week. Heat really starts to build in the next couple days.

Saturday, May 15, 2021 weather forecast.

Man oh man, woman oh woman (as Chuck Gaidica used to say), those past two days were spectacular, eh? But now it’s prime time…the weekend…and I think we’ll do okay today.

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 weather forecast update.

Data shows that Detroit’s temperature normals have increased over the last century.

This is not the forecast a lot of us want, but it’s the forecast we need.

Here is the Metro Detroit weather forecast update for April 29, 2021 afternoon and evening.

We’ll be within spitting distance of a record again Wednesday as thunderstorm chances become likely.

Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 4:

We’re headed back into near-record territory for at least one day. And we’ll deal with thunderstorms for part of our warmer stretch.

After a chilly morning, this afternoon will be cool and brisk. It becomes colder tonight but milder tomorrow. Much higher temps arrive Tuesday and Wednesday.

A freeze warning is in effect for Lapeer, Sanilac and St. Clair counties until 8 a.m. Monday, April 26.

Temperatures are on their way up, and we can finally see some 70s down the road. But we have to get through a wet weekend first.

Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 4:

Teaming up with NBC’s Climate Challenge week, Local 4 meteorologist Paul Gross will answer the most-asked questions about climate change all week long.

Teaming up with NBC’s Climate Challenge week, Local 4 meteorologist Paul Gross will answer the most-asked questions about climate change all week long.

Addressing how the changes in the composition of the earth’s atmosphere has impacted the planet over the years.

Another winter flashback is on its way, with accumulating snow and subfreezing temperatures.

Think warm thoughts as we slide into the coldest part of the forecast, with temperatures teetering on the freezing mark and some snowflakes for good measure.

Tuesday was beautiful and breezy, but the coldest and wettest part of the forecast is just around the corner.

Here is the Metro Detroit afternoon and evening weather forecast update for April 13, 2021.

Wind: E 4 to 9 knots; Waves: 1 to 2 feet; Water Temp: 38 degrees. Water Temp: 38 degrees. Wind: E 4 to 9 knots; Waves: 1 to 2 feet; Water Temp: 36 degrees. Water Temp: 36 degrees. Wind: E 4 to 9 knots; Waves: 1 to 2 feet; Water Temp: 34 degrees.

We will have some scattered showers cross the area Wednesday morning, and then skies become partly cloudy. It becomes partly cloudy Wednesday night, with lows in the mid to upper 40s. It will be partly cloudy Friday night, with lows in the mid 30s. Showers end early Sunday, then it becomes partly cloudy and breezy with highs in the low 50s. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- it’s easily one of the best in the nation.

DETROIT – Temperatures jump back above normal then fall right back down, all while we hunt for any sign of a single snowflake or raindrop. We’ll get there on Wednesday, with our warmest high of the week. Beyond that temperatures come right back to near normal levels, around 40 in the afternoons. The cold front that will drop temperatures for Thursday, along with a trailing trough, should sail through with very little moisture. AdNext Big ThingThe next big weather impact should come with a strong low pressure center arriving Wednesday.

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We do see a dip in temperatures Wednesday and Thursday, but all week long daily high temperatures are expected to be above freezing.

After some morning sunshine and subzero conditions, temperatures rise and clouds gather this afternoon. Temperatures continue to rise and snow starts to fall tonight and tomorrow morning. We have not seen temperatures rise above freezing since Feb. 5, but there’s a good chance of that happening, Sunday afternoon. Monday morning, rain will mix with snow at times, and this will cut down on snow totals. Afternoon temperatures return to the 30s.

DETROIT – Temperatures tumble tonight to our coldest point in more than two years. Temperatures will tumble to their lowest point since February 2019. But a lot of areas (if not most) outside the Metro Zone are on their way to negative numbers for overnight lows. Here’s some hope: temperatures will be on a slow, steady rise from that point into early next week. Past that point, we can actually look for some above normal temperatures.

DETROIT – A lot of the Midwest is dealing with worse cold, but our temperatures aren’t getting warmer any time soon. Expect single digits in the Metro Zone, while some outlying areas in the North and Metro Zone will see negative lows (albeit briefly). Everyone except parts of the South Zone should miss any snow. Thursday night into Friday, we’ll get another round of light snow. Saturday night brings another round of light accumulation which should be done by breakfast on Sunday morning.

DETROIT – Temperatures are expected to hover in the teens and single digits throughout this week in Michigan, with wind chills dipping into the negatives. AAA is issuing its own statewide Arctic air advisory and offering the following tips for drivers to help keep their vehicles ready for travel in the cold temps:Battery – Have charging system tested to ensure it’s fully charged and in good condition. Engine Coolant – Use one that provides anti-freeze protection down to the lowest temperatures you are likely to encounter; -30oF/-34oC is a good guideline. If you don’t have access to a garage, put a tarp over the hood or park in a wind-protected area. Here’s what you should do to prepare for a dead battery:Always travel with a cell phone and car charger.

Brutally cold conditions persist the rest of the weekend and all of next week. Saturday afternoon will be mostly cloudy and very cold. Sunset is at 5:55 p.m.Saturday evening will be cloudy and colder with temperatures dipping into the low teens after dinnertime. Sunday afternoon will be cloudy and very cold. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- it’s easily one of the best in the nation.

DETROIT – Temperatures are headed to their coldest mark in nearly a year, and next week’s significant snow is coming into focus. Take solace in the fact that this will be the coldest we’ll have to endure through the end of the forecast. Temperatures will stay below freezing all day, every day, with the exception a few hours Monday afternoon, when we’ll peak at 34. Models are coming into more agreement that some of us will see significant snowfall, but the range will be fairly wide. Even though less than half of the snow will be on the ground at that point, snowfall rates will be robust.

The Climate Prediction Center has Michigan trending warmer for the month of February 2021. Michigan also is expected to see above average precipitation this February. Above average temperatures are expected to remain through April. Above average precipitation also is expected through April in Michigan and the Great Lakes region. Michigan weather outlook for February 2021 -- Climate Prediction Center (WDIV)Michigan weather outlook for February through April 2021 -- Climate Prediction Center (WDIV)

DETROIT – Well you won’t mistake this forecast for anything but mid-January… with the possible exception of Thursday. Little snow nowSnow showers didn’t have much luck making across the state during the first half of Tuesday. These will be moderate at times, giving us accumulations of around 1 inch, maybe slightly more in parts of the South Zone. Friday will feature some lake effect snow showers. Metro Detroit weather brief: Few flakes this evening, late week cold frontTrack the weather

DETROIT – Today’s high temperature of 44 degrees (6.5 degrees Celsius) sure felt good, right? You see, a cold front crossed the area around that time and, within two-to-three hours, temperatures had plummeted into the mid 30s (1 to 2 degrees Celsius), and that’s pretty much where we’ve been all day. Lows in the low 20s (-6 degrees Celsius), with a west wind at 10 to 15 mph. Temperatures may initially drop into the mid-to-upper 20s (-3 to -2 degrees Celsius), but then rise to near 30 degrees (-1 degrees Celsius) by dawn Wednesday. Lows near 30 degrees (-1 degrees Celsius).

Highs near 30 degrees (-1 degree Celsius). Becoming partly cloudy for part of our Saturday night, with lows near 20 degrees (-7 degrees Celsius). Cloudy but milder on Sunday, with highs near 40 degrees (4 to 5 degrees Celsius), with temperatures then remaining nearly steady in the upper 30s (3 to 4 degrees Celsius) well into Sunday evening. We’ll see some rain showers Sunday night as a cold front crosses the area, followed by some snow showers (no accumulation) after the front passes by. Highs Thursday near 40 degrees (4 to 5 degrees Celsius), with temperatures then falling after a cold front moves through…whenever that is.