Rain, Low Clouds Drown Detroit as Raw, Chilly Week Rolls In

Detroit is waking Sunday, September 20, to showers, low clouds and reduced visibility, with a wet forecast that has little interest in letting outdoor plans stay dry. Rain showers are expected through the morning and into the afternoon, with a high near 67 before temperatures slip into the mid-60s. The...

Southeast Michigan fall to start off with cool temps, NWS predicts

Southeast Michigan's weather will be seasonably cool until mid-week, according to the National Weather Service. The agency also said the week should be dry, other than a small chance of rain Monday and Wednesday near the Michigan-Ohio border. Fall kicks off cool Temperatures for the region on Monday are expected to range between 60 and 64 degrees, the service said. Monday's temperature in Detroit may reach 64 under mostly cloudy skies, according to its forecast. The low is projected to fall around 50. The city's average monthly high temperature for September is 74.4. Its average low for the month is 55.5. Detroit's hottest Sept. 21 on record was set in 1895 with 92. On Tuesday, the official first day of fall, area temperatures should warm slightly, ranging between 62 and 64, according to the weather service. The high on Tuesday in Detroit is expected to reach 64 again. Slight warming trend The region's warming trend should continue over the next two days. Wednesday's temperatures will range from 61 to 66. Thursday's will be a degree higher, from 62 to 67. Meanwhile, Wednesday's high in Detroit is expected to fall slightly from Tuesday to 63 degrees, and then rebound to 64

Lingering raindrops Sunday

Detroit Drenched: Soggy Saturday Storms to Soak City Before Early-Week Cooldown

Detroit woke Saturday under cloudy skies in the low 60s, but the forecast is turning wet quickly. Showers are likely before 2 p.m., followed by a chance of thunderstorms. Outdoor plans face a soggy reset, with heavier rain possible at times. Saturday Rain Builds Into A Stormy Night. Rain chances...

Rain and Cooler Temps Stick Around Through Sunday

The soggy start to our weekend continues overnight and into Sunday. Rain may be heavy at times, bringing the potential for localized flooding. On the bright side, the lingering clouds and rain will keep temperatures on the cooler side.

Detroit Forecast: Heavy rain this weekend, here’s the timeline

DETROIT - A mostly dry day is expected across Southeast Michigan on Friday before rain moves back into the forecast for the first part of the weekend. Showers and even some thunderstorms are expected Saturday and into early Sunday. Rainfall will be heavy at times. Some areas could see more...

Livonia Family Says Wayne County Tree Destroyed Their Special Needs Camper, and Claim Denial Leaves Them Facing a Costly Repair Battle After July Storms

LIVONIA, MI — A Livonia family says a county-owned tree brought down by July storms damaged the camper they rely on for their son with special needs, leaving them with a loss they say they cannot afford to fix. Wayne County has denied their claim, saying the damage falls under its legal policy.

Community Rallies Around Farmers Market After Viral Storm Footage

Farmers’ markets have become very popular over the years. People often view them as a great way to buy fresh and sustainable produce while also supporting the farmers who live and work in (and around) their local communities.  A popular Michigan farm has recently learned just how much people value that shopping experience when tents...

SNAP recipients can get replacement benefits for food lost in storm

Michiganders in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have more time to apply for replacement benefits if their food spoiled during recent storms and power outages in Wayne County. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) said households have until Wednesday, Sept. 23 to request the additional SNAP benefits. Storms rocked southeast Michigan earlier this month, leaving tens of thousands without power. Officials confirmed a tornado hit Detroit's east side. “Michigan families should know they may have an option to recover some of the food assistance they lost during the extended power outage in Wayne County. If you receive SNAP benefits and lost food, we encourage you to report the loss by Sept. 23," Amy Epkey, MDHHS acting director, said in a news release. SNAP recipients usually have to report food loss because of a power outage or other event that qualifies for reimbursement within 10 days. But the severity of the storms prompted the department to seek a federal extension allowing more time to apply for replacement benefits. More: Trump administration sues Michigan, wants info on SNAP recipients How much can households receive? According to MDHHS, the amount is based on the total value of the food

List of active weather alerts as severe weather moves through Southeast Michigan

4Warn Weather – Severe weather is possible in Metro Detroit on Tuesday, Sept. 15, as storms move through the region. Here’s a list of the alerts by county. No active weather alerts. Oakland County. No active weather alerts. Macomb County. No active weather alerts. Washtenaw County. No active...

Detroit tornado damaged 101 properties, including 55 businesses

DETROIT — More than 100 properties were damaged when a tornado moved through Detroit earlier this month, according to new numbers released by the city. Inspectors have identified damage at 101 properties from the Sept. 3 storm. That includes 55 businesses, 24 single-family homes, 21 multifamily properties and one...

Detroit nonprofits seek crane to remove tree that crashed onto Brightmoor home

DETROIT – A Detroit family remains displaced after a large tree fell onto their Brightmoor home during a recent severe storm, and local nonprofits are asking for help removing it. The Ray family was inside their home on West Parkway when strong winds brought the tree down. The impact...