We are waking up to a chilly start across Southeast Michigan as a Freeze Warning remains in effect for the Thumb region, while a Frost Advisory covers the remainder of Southeast Michigan through 8 a.m. Sensitive plants could be impacted by the cold temperatures early this morning if they weren’t properly protected overnight.
After the frosty start, conditions will gradually improve through the morning before a more active weather pattern develops later today, so don’t let the early sunshine fool you. Numerous to widespread showers are expected to move into the region this afternoon and continue overnight. A few rumbles of thunder will also be possible as the system pushes through Southeast Michigan. While severe weather is not anticipated, some of the stronger showers may produce small hail at times. Temperatures this afternoon will climb into the low 60s despite the increasing cloud cover and rain chances.
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Rain will begin tapering off overnight, although a lingering shower could persist into early Wednesday morning before drier conditions return. Cooler air will remain in place on Wednesday with afternoon highs expected to only reach the upper 50s. The cooler stretch will not last long though.
A significant warming trend develops later this week. Temperatures are forecast to steadily rise, giving us a taste of summer this weekend as highs climb to around 80 degrees by Saturday. Warm conditions are expected to continue into early next week, with highs remaining near or just above 80 degrees. Following today’s rain chances, the next opportunity for precipitation appears to arrive later Sunday.