Metro Detroit Forecast: Storm chances increase Tuesday

(WXYZ) — Tuesday & Wednesday we will get busy with severe weather possible. Tuesday it's in the afternoon and evening. It will be late Wednesday and Wednesday night for round 2. That round will be stronger.

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Warmer air returns as southwest winds increase to 10 to 20 mph and get gusty. High temperatures reach the middle to upper 70s across Southeast Michigan, including around 76 degrees in Detroit. Clouds will increase during the day as a storm system approaches from the west. Scattered showers and thunderstorms increase in the afternoon and evening. Some storms could become strong to severe, so stay weather aware.

An active pattern settles in for the middle of the week. Wednesday brings the best chance for widespread showers and thunderstorms, with highs near 77 degrees and a 40 percent rain chance. A few storms could be strong once to severe once again by Wednesday night. Shower chances continue Thursday morning early with afternoon highs in the mid-70s again. Conditions improve Friday with a mix of sun and clouds, only a very slight shower chance, and highs in the mid 70s. The weekend looks fairly pleasant with partly sunny skies Saturday and temperatures remaining in the upper 70s. Another chance for scattered showers returns Sunday while temperatures hold steady in the upper 70s.

Tuesday: Storms are possible during the afternoon and evening and some of them could be strong enough to cause problems at times. Highs will reach the upper 70s. Winds: SW 10-25 mph.

Wednesday: Some showers are possible early and late. Storm chances increase late in the day though Wednesday night. Very heavy rain is possible. Highs in the mid 70s. Winds: WSW 10-15 mph.

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