Storms, Record-Breaking Heat Possible: Metro Detroit Weather

METRO DETROIT — Showers and thunderstorms are possible in southeastern Michigan this week before a heat dome moves into the region, pushing temperatures well into the 90s, according to the National Weather Service.

A passing cold front will keep Monday's highs in the mod 80s with slightly less humidity, according to the National Weather Service.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to cross southeastern Michigan on Tuesday and Wednesday, as highs stay in the upper 70s both days, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters do not expect any severe weather Tuesday or Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Thursday will be the hottest day of the week in the region as temperatures can reach the mid 90s with heat indices climbing into the 100s, according to the National Weather Service.

The hottest temperature ever recorded in the Detroit area on Aug. 24 was 95 in 1958, according to the National Weather Service.

Temperatures in the region will then cool back down into the low 80s Friday, before dropping even farther into the mod 70s over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.