As we head towards Memorial Day, Detroit residents can expect isolated showers starting this afternoon with a modest high of 67 degrees. Winds today will be coming from the North northwest at 5 to 9 mph, posing a modest 20% chance of precipitation that could have picnickers keeping one eye on the sky and another on their barbecues. If you’re heading out for late-night commemorations, expect partly cloudy skies and a low around 47°F, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
Come Memorial Day itself, the weather seems more promising with sunny skies and a pleasant climb to a high near 71, a subtle east northeast breeze making 5 to 7 mph will accompany the solemn tributes and family gatherings, ensuring the flags flutter at a gentle pace across the city’s cemeteries and parks, as reposrted by the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead, this week offers a mix of clear and cloud-laden days with temperatures hovering around the 70s, the National Weather Service reports showers are likely particularly after 2 am Tuesday night, and again mainly before 2pm on Wednesday, so commuters and the early-bird joggers alike should be prepared to dodge raindrops with the forecast indicating a 60% chance of precipitation experienced both days…