Detroit woke up to clear skies and a mild 52°F at 5:40 a.m. EDT today, but the calm start is just the warmup act. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move in this afternoon, especially south of the city, with some heavier cells in the mix. A cold front will sweep through tonight and send temperatures tumbling into Friday.
Afternoon Storms And Timing
Spotty rain showers are possible between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with showers and thunderstorms becoming likely as the afternoon wears on. Temperatures should climb to around 65°F before sliding back into the mid-50s late in the day. Gusty WSW winds of 6 to 12 mph are expected, with stronger gusts up to about 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of a quarter to a half inch are possible, and brief heavy…..