URGENT UPDATE: A Wind Advisory is in effect until 4 PM today across Metro Detroit as residents brace for a rapid temperature drop following a record-breaking warm morning. Currently, temperatures are soaring to 58°F in Detroit, eclipsing the previous record of 55°F set in 1949.
As the day progresses, expect a swift change in weather dynamics. Temperatures will plummet from midday through the evening, with forecasts predicting a drop to the upper 30s by late afternoon and into the 30s tonight. Winds will gust up to 35 mph, shifting from a warm southwesterly breeze to a much colder northwesterly wind post-noon.
Today marks the warmest day in a long stretch, with early temperatures lingering in the low 50s before the severe cold front sweeps through. By 5 PM, areas northwest of Detroit could see temperatures as low as 38°F, while the city itself hovers around 45°F.
Looking ahead, the forecast for Saturday indicates a mix of rain and snow, particularly in the afternoon. While the city of Detroit is expected to experience more rain, higher snow chances are anticipated northwest of the city later in the day, with high temperatures reaching only the upper 30s.
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This is an evolving situation; residents are urged to remain vigilant as conditions change rapidly. Share this urgent weather update with friends and family to help keep everyone informed.
