Weekly Weather: Warm-Up On The Way

METRO DETROIT, MI — We are in store for a big warm up this week, but, enjoy it while these near-80 spring temperatures last, because the temp is expected to drop nearly 20 degrees by the weekend. Tuesday will be the highlight of the week, with sunny skies and temps at 77 degrees. Wednesday temps will remain as warm, but showers are expected to start in the afternoon with some gusty winds.

Take a look at the full forecast:

Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 57.

Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.

Friday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 65.

Saturday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

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