Northeast Michigan is now under a moderate drought; Much-needed rain coming late Friday-Saturday
The United States Drought Monitor has updated the status in our area to a moderate drought. The short-lived rainfall observed earlier in the week did not help much with soil dryness. Fortunately, some much-needed rainfall will move in tomorrow.
The bright skies we have been enjoying over the past couple of days are drifting to the east. A low pressure system over Minnesota is on the way in, bringing much-needed rainfall beginning late tomorrow.
Tomorrow should start dry in the morning with temperatures in the mid-60s and mostly cloudy skies. High temperatures will climb into the lower 80s as scattered showers begin to move in during the afternoon. Showers will continue Friday evening as temperatures cool down to the lower 70s.
The chance of rain will increase tomorrow afternoon through the evening as showers move in. The highest chance of rain will occur on Saturday in addition to a risk of thunderstorms. By Sunday, drier weather will begin moving into the area. Across Northeast Michigan, most areas can expect ½-1 inch of rain late Friday-Saturday, except north of Alpena where rainfall amounts will likely be closer to ¼ inch.
Tomorrow will be another mild day as high temperatures warm into the lower 80s, then rain will move in during the late-afternoon or early-evening. The steadiest rain will likely happen Saturday along with a possible thunderstorm. Sunday is expected to be a dry day with clearing skies in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will rebound into the mid-80s Monday and Tuesday under brighter skies.
