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Southeast Michigan Weather Pattern Shift
Southeast Michigan is experiencing a temporary cool-down with temperatures dropping into the 50s due to a cold front, followed by a gradual warming trend back into the 80s over the coming days. The region will see drier conditions through Friday before showers and thunderstorms return as warmer, more humid air moves in over the weekend.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 30 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
Southeast MichiganMetro DetroitCold frontTropical Storm Bertha
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- Dry Thursday in Metro Detroit ahead of rain chances to end the week
- What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Respiratory problems, gastrointestinal illnesses, outdoor injuries
- Pleasant, seasonable weather continues in Metro Detroit before weekend rain chances return
- Dry and cool weather continues Wednesday in Metro Detroit
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- LIVE UPDATES: Wisconsin storm damage, severe weather threat Monday
- LIVE UPDATES: Wisconsin thunderstorm warnings, hail reports
- Morning 4: Most likely window for strong storms Monday in Southeast Michigan — and more news
- Timeline: Most likely window for strong storms Monday in Southeast Michigan
- A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for Monday in Southeast Michigan -- here’s what this means
- 4Warn Weather Alert: Enhanced risk for severe storms across Southeast Michigan Monday
- Tracking the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms to start next week in Metro Detroit