Showers, thunderstorms possible in Metro Detroit -- Here’s what to expect

It’s another muggy morning with hot and humid conditions persisting this afternoon as heat indices reach the low to mid-90s.

Showers and thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and evening. There is a marginal risk of them being strong to severe. The strongest storms will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall and isolated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

As far as timing, you can’t rule out a few isolated storms after the lunch hour, but it looks like the more widespread activity arrives after 5 p.m.

Perseid Meteor Shower

We could have a passing shower overnight, so clouds aren’t expected to break until Wednesday. Not great news as the peak of the Perseids will be tonight, but you can still view the meteor shower each night through about Aug. 23.

Looking Ahead

High pressure brings less humid conditions to close out the work week with sunshine and highs in the 80s. We heat back up this weekend with highs near 90 degrees and a chance for a storm developing on Sunday.