Warm weekend ahead, but storms possible for many in Michigan

The weekend will bring warm weather, but thunderstorms are likely as well, according to the National Weather Service.

Scattered thunderstorms and rain showers are in the forecast for most of the state throughout the weekend, with severe conditions possible in the western Upper Peninsula on Sunday, May 17.

After a cold start to the week, warm weather is moving in with highs in the southern Lower Peninsula in the upper 70s to mid-80s. The northern L.P. and the U.P. are forecast highs in the 60s and 70s.

Though there will be periods of rain, officials are urging people to avoid burning because of low humidity, dry conditions and high winds.

“Active weather is expected into the weekend as critical fire weather develops across the western U.P. today (May 15),” the Marquette NWS said on X on May 15. “Please respect local burn restrictions where Red Flag Warnings are in effect.”

A red flag warning was issued for numerous counties across the northern Lower Peninsula and U.P. on Friday, and dangerous conditions will continue through the weekend.

Here’s the weekend National Weather Forecast for May 16-17 in Michigan:

What is the weather going to be like in Detroit this weekend?

Here’s the forecast for Detroit:

How warm will it be in Lansing?

Here’s the forecast for Lansing:

When will it rain in Grand Rapids this weekend?

Here’s the forecast for Grand Rapids:

When are thunderstorms expected to develop in southwest Michigan?

“Some strong to severe storms are possible Saturday, as the Storm Prediction Center maintains a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) over our forecast area. The main threats will be damaging wind gusts and heavy rain. Stay weather aware if you will be outdoors on Saturday!” the NWS office for Northern Indiana said on X on May 15.

Here’s the forecast for Coldwater:

Here’s the forecast for Kalamazoo:

Here’s the forecast for St. Joseph:

Storms forecast for northern Michigan this weekend

“Gusty southwest winds and low afternoon humidity will result in elevated fire danger conditions this afternoon (May 15). Similar conditions are likely on Saturday (May 16) as well,” the Gaylord NWS said on X on May 15.

Here’s the forecast for Gaylord:

Here’s the forecast for Traverse City:

Here’s the forecast for Alpena:

When will storms move through the Upper Peninsula this weekend?

Here’s the forecast for Marquette:

Here’s the forecast for Sault Ste. Marie:

Here’s the forecast for Ironwood:

Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@lsj.com

This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Warm weekend ahead, but storms possible for many in Michigan

Reporting by Sarah Moore, USA TODAY NETWORK / Lansing State Journal

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