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Highs in the 50s-60s and rain showers expected this week in Southeast Michigan. Cooler, breezy conditions return with a strong low-pressure system.
Southeast Michigan Sees Mild Start Before Late-Week Chill
[DETROIT, MI] — Issued by the National Weather Service at 3:26 AM EST on November 17, 2024.
Southeast Michigan is expected to experience a milder start to the workweek, with temperatures climbing into the 50s and even 60s in some southern areas by Tuesday. However, rain showers are expected as a warm front moves through the region, followed by cooler and breezy conditions as the week progresses.
Warm Temperatures and Rain Showers to Begin the Week
The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts highs in the 50s to possibly 60s across Southeast Michigan on Tuesday as a warm front lifts through the area. This front will bring scattered rain showers late Monday into Tuesday, with breezy conditions expected in the vicinity of the frontal boundary.
Breezy and Cooler Conditions Later in the Week
By midweek, a strong low-pressure system developing over the Plains will move toward the eastern U.S., bringing a transition to cooler and breezier conditions in the region. The NWS warns that this system could bring more rain and the potential for wind gusts as it intensifies over the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley.
Complex Weather System and Temperature Variability
Forecast models indicate that deep troughing over the region will align with robust cyclonic dynamics, potentially leading to rapid cyclogenesis over parts of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Valley. While details are still evolving, the area could see a mix of rain and cooler temperatures, with some variability based on the storm’s path.
Southeast Michigan Weather Forecast For Today
Expect mostly cloudy skies today with temperatures reaching the middle 50s. Conditions will be breezy as winds shift from southwest to west-northwest following a cold front passage.
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