Madison Heights family in limbo weeks after severe weather destroyed home

It's been almost one month since severe weather swept through Metro Detroit​, with some communities experiencing destructive straight-line winds.

Detroit weather: Calm fall continues today before shift in weather pattern brings rain

Dry and pleasant weather conditions are expected to persist into Wednesday in the Detroit area, according to meteorologists at the National Weather Service. Commuters should be aware of dense fog expected again Tuesday morning. Later this week, chances of rain increase and cooler temperatures are forecasted. Here is the Detroit...

Foggy Start, Sun-Soaked Finish: Detroit Braces for Thursday Soaker

Detroit's Monday starts with clear skies and temperatures in the low 50s, but patchy fog could briefly complicate the morning before sunshine takes over. The city should climb to about 75 degrees this afternoon, with light north-northeast winds adding a mild early-fall feel. Parts of southeast Michigan could see locally...

Special Weather Statement Issued 5:52AM for Washtenaw County, MI

A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Wayne as a plume of locally dense fog impacts southeast Michigan this morning, causing hazardous visibility reductions to a quarter mile or less; drivers should exercise caution and expect quick changes in visibility. A plume...

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Rain arrives mid-week

Detroit weather: Dense fog returns before warmer pattern brings rain chances

Dense fog is expected to develop again Tuesday morning across the Thumb region and northeast suburbs of southeast Michigan, following similar conditions on Monday. The fog is anticipated to lift and mix out by mid-morning both days as dry and seasonable fall weather continues across the area. Daytime temperatures are...

After fog, Metro Detroit to see warm temps

Dense fog is expected to make Monday morning's commute challenging for parts of Metro Detroit, the National Weather Service said. "A plume of locally dense fog will impact portions of Southeast Michigan this morning," the agency said in a statement. "Brief visibility reductions to a quarter mile or less will be possible as the area of fog moves through." Officials warn motorists to be ready for quick changes in visibility. They said drivers should slow down and leave plenty of distance between vehicles. Patchy fog in Detroit is expected to clear up by 10 a.m. but return after 2 a.m. Tuesday, according to the NWS. Temperatures Otherwise, the NWS forecast for the week predicts daytime highs near or slightly above normal in the region until a cold front moves through on Thursday. Conditions should remain dry through Tuesday, but cooler temperatures will follow along with increasing chances for showers on Wednesday and Thursday. Monday's high temperature in Southeast Michigan is expected to range from 70 to 77 degrees. Detroit's high temperature on Monday is predicted to reach 75. The low is projected to fall around 51. The city's average monthly high temperature for September is 74.4. Its average low for

Strong winds from the northeast make Toledo-area algae even more gross

Western Lake Erie’s 2026 algal bloom is still going strong in the Toledo area as October looms. Water at several locations, including Maumee Bay State Park and Bay Shore Road in Oregon, has taken on a particularly thick, green hue in recent days. The bloom was already in a prolonged peak. But the appearance and texture of it became intensified by strong winds from the northeast. Those winds pushed more of the bloom from the open lake toward the western shoreline, experts said. Elevated toxins have been found but have remained at levels that water-treatment plant operators have been able to handle. “The green lapping water started about a week ago and continues,” said Sandy Bihn, founder of the Lake Erie Waterkeeper activist group. As a waterfront property owner along Bay Shore Road, she has a front-row seat to the situation. She said it is “gross, thick, putrid green water” that suggests to her that the battle against algal blooms is far from over. Justin Chaffin, Ohio Sea Grant/Ohio State University Stone Laboratory research coordinator, said last week’s strong winds from the northeast “concentrated the HAB [harmful algal bloom] into the Maumee Bay area, but the sloshing effect might push

Detroit Basks in Sun-Soaked Sunday Before Late-Week Rain Rolls In

Detroit is waking up to clear skies and temperatures near 52 degrees Sunday, with a few patches of fog possible before 7 a.m. The fog should give way quickly to bright sunshine, setting up a pleasant afternoon with a high near 73. North winds will run 5 to 12 mph, adding a little autumn crispness to the morning.

Cool days, overnight fog in the forecast this week

Other than some early morning fog concerns… our weather looks GREAT right into Wednesday. Expect some showers Thursday and Friday associated with the next cold front to cross the region. Cooler air arrives for next weekend. Rest of Sunday evening / night…. Comfortable with some patchy overnight fog…. Low 52 Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant…. High 74 Tuesday: Bright and beautiful…. High 75 Wednesday: Increasing clouds…. MILD…. High 75 Thursday: Cloudy… some PM showers… high 76 Friday: Mostly cloudy… shower chance…. COOLER….. high 66 Saturday: Partly cloudy…. high 64 Sunday: CHILLY… sun and clouds… high 62.

Detroit family displaced three weeks after EF-2 tornado damages east side home

DETROIT – Three weeks after an EF-2 tornado tore through parts of Detroit, one East Side family is still struggling to recover after their home was severely damaged. The National Weather Service said the tornado produced winds of up to 115 mph, downing nearly 300 trees and damaging 101 homes and businesses.

Detroit Basks in Last Blast of September Sun Before Midweek Showers Crash the Party

Detroit woke Saturday to clear skies and temperatures near 52 degrees, with a sunny weekend and a gentle warm-up ahead. The city should stay dry through Tuesday, giving outdoor plans a welcome break before shower chances return midweek. Saturday will be sunny with a high near 70 and north-northeast winds...

Mid-Michigan’s Strong El Niño Winter History Part 1: Temperature

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Fall just arrived, but the winter season is just around the corner and this year’s strong El Niño conditions are getting a lot of headlines. Not only is this year’s event expected to be a very strong El Niño, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is giving it a 75% chance to be historical, exceeding the strength of previous events going back to 1950. This was as of September 10th’s report.