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Wildfire smoke lingers ahead of storm chances to start the week in Southeast Michigan

The next chance of rain for Metro Detroit moves in Monday night into Tuesday

Southeast Michigan could see strong storms Monday night as a cold front moves through the state (WDIV)

4Warn Weather - A statewide Air Quality Alert will be in effect through Monday as wildfire smoke remains in place.

With winds out of the south-southwest, levels are expected to improve a bit. However, elevated levels of smoke particulates, along with ozone, may present issue for those with respiratory sensitivities.

Air Quality Monday will be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range (WDIV)

It will at least be cooler this week. Tonight’s temperatures will fall to near 60°.

Forecasted low temps tonight (WDIV)

Afternoon highs Monday will reach the low 80s as cloud cover increases. You may catch a stray shower in the evening, but most stay dry until the late-night hours.

What radar could look like midnight Tuesday morning (WDIV)

Strong thunderstorms will be possible overnight Monday into early Tuesday morning.

What radar could look like 2am Tuesday (WDIV)

The Storm Prediction Center has placed Southeast Michigan under a Marginal Risk, a level 1 out of 5, for severe weather. The main storm hazard will be damaging winds. The main time frame looks to be between midnight and 6:00 a.m. Tuesday.

Scattered rain will be possible Tuesday afternoon and evening with highs in the low to mid 80s.

Wednesday and Thursday will be cooler with high temperatures remaining in the mid 70s. We’ll be back around 80 to finish the week with more sunshine.