Heavy Rain Amid Cooler Temps This Weekend: Metro Detroit Weather

Heavy rain is expected across the Detroit area this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

But first, Friday is shaping up to be a gorgeous day with highs in the low 70s and plenty of sunshine, according to NWS.

Widespread rain showers will move into the area Saturday morning and continue through the midday, according to NWS.

Scattered showers will persist through the afternoon and evening hours before more widespread and heavy rain moves in during the overnight hours, according to NWS.

The rain will continue through Sunday morning and most of the day, according to NWS.

Overall, forecasters expect rainfall totals around 0.5″ to 1.5″ for most areas in the region.

Temperatures will stay in the 60s through the weekend and into early next week. There are also more chances for rain early next week, according to NWS.

Here is the extended NWS forecast for the Detroit area:

Saturday: Rain; High 68, Low 56

Sunday: Rain; High 68, Low 57

Monday: Chance for Rain; High 64, Low 51

Tuesday: Chance for Rain; High 62, Low 54

Wednesday: Chance for Rain; High 64, Low 53