After scattered showers and thunderstorms interrupted parts of Friday afternoon and evening, southeast Michigan is heading toward a much quieter weekend with sunshine, comfortable temperatures and plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor events.
Showers and thunderstorms developed mainly along the I-94 corridor and southward Friday, bringing scattered downpours and lightning.
The activity will continue winding down through the evening, with most areas drying out Friday night.
Temperatures will fall into the lower to mid-60s overnight with partly to mostly cloudy skies.
Great weekend for festivals, baseball, boating and beaches
High pressure takes control this weekend, bringing a stretch of pleasant July weather.
Saturday will feature plenty of sunshine with highs in the mid-80s. Humidity levels stay manageable, making it a great day to get outside.
There are plenty of events happening across Metro Detroit, including Light Up Livernois in Detroit on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The weather looks cooperative with sunshine and temperatures in the 80s.
The Detroit Tigers continue their homestand at Comerica Park against the Philadelphia Phillies. Saturday’s first pitch is at 6:10 p.m., with comfortable evening conditions expected.
Temperatures will slide through the 70s during the game.
The Oakland County Fair is also underway in Davisburg and continues through July 19.
Fair weather looks favorable this weekend with dry conditions and warm afternoons.
Sunday brings another beautiful day with mostly sunny skies and highs in the middle 80s.
It should be a good forecast for the 8th annual Detroit Kite Festival on Belle Isle, happening Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
If you’re spending time on the water, going to the beach, or visiting splash pads, the weekend looks mostly dry.
Remember that even with temperatures in the 80s, July sunshine is strong, so sunscreen and hydration are still important.
Heat builds next week
The July heat makes a comeback next week.
Temperatures climb to near 90 degrees Monday before reaching the lower to mid-90s Tuesday and Wednesday.
Heat indices could approach the upper 90s during the hottest stretch.
Humidity will gradually increase, but the most oppressive moisture will stay south of Michigan early in the week.
That means hot afternoons, but the heat index values may not climb as aggressively as they would with higher humidity.
A more active weather pattern could return mid- to late week, bringing back the chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms.
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