Rain expected next few days in Metro Detroit: What to know

Cool conditions continue through weekend, too

4Warn Weather – Our Wednesday begins cloudy and slightly milder with temperatures in the 40s. A spotty spritz or sprinkle is possible, but most of us will stay dry today.

Expect a slight warm up today with partly sunny to mostly cloudy conditions. High will be in the low 60s.

Tonight’s sunset is at 6:58 p.m.

Clouds will increase tonight with lows in the 40s.

A band of rain is then expected to build into our southern counties overnight into Thursday morning.

More clouds, more showers

Conditions will be cloudy and cooler on Thursday. Those along and south of I-94 could have a damp start, otherwise everyone will see overcast skies.

Showers will affect a greater portion of Southeast Michigan Thursday night and Friday.

A chilly east wind will develop Friday and last through the weekend.

Rainy weekend

Expect rain showers to stick around through the weekend, making for soggy conditions. Temperatures will trend in the mid- and upper 50s through the weekend and into early next week.

Elsewhere ...

Nationally, severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will be likely across parts of the central Plains into the Midwest through Thursday. Another system in the Gulf of Mexico will bring some heavy rain and gusty winds along portions of the Gulf Coast into the Southeast.

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About the Author

Ashlee Baracy is an Emmy award-winning meteorologist who was born and raised in Metro Detroit. You can catch her 4Warn Weather forecasts weekday mornings, at noon and streaming on Local4+.

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