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Relief from heat heading to Metro Detroit behind storms

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2 years ago

June 22, 2024

Relief from heat heading to Metro Detroit behind storms

The hot, humid, and stormy weather has taken a toll on Metro Detroit families, but we will get some relief from the heat. The chance of showers and storms will last longer.

There is the chance of an isolated strong to severe thunderstorm Saturday night, but the odds are low over Southeast Michigan. The main concerns would be gusty winds and heavy rain. The heavy rain could lead to localized street flooding.

It will be mostly cloudy with the chance of showers and thunderstorms through the overnight hours. Lows will range from 70 to 75 degrees. Winds will be out of the southwest at 8 to 13 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

Sunday

The heavier rain will move out of the area by 6 a.m. Sunday as a cold front sweeps across the area, but a few showers will be possible through the morning. In the afternoon and evening, a few more spotty showers and a stray thunderstorm may develop. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy and noticeably cooler. Highs will be near 85 degrees in Detroit, lower 80s around Monroe, Ann Arbor, and Metro Airport in Romulus. It will be around 80 degrees in Pontiac, Flint, and Port Huron. Winds will be out of the west at 12 to 16 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

Sunday night, expect partly cloudy skies and lows in the lower to mid 60s.

Monday

The weather looks to be ideal for outdoor activities on Monday, including the 66th Ford Fireworks. A high-pressure system will provide Southeast Michigan with mostly sunny skies, and afternoon temperatures will only peak in the lower 80s.

Monday night, it will be mostly clear and comfortable around 10 p.m. as the fireworks show begins. Overnight, it will become partly cloudy with lows in the lower to mid 60s.

Tuesday

The rain chance will return on Tuesday with highs back in the upper 80s. The high temperatures are forecast to be in the lower to mid 80s through the workweek.

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Detroit handling dozens of water main breaks amid frigid stretch

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6 hours ago

January 27, 2026

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Detroit handling dozens of water main breaks amid frigid stretch

DETROIT (FOX 2) – The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) is dealing with dozens of water main breaks around the city as a cold snap continues.

Gary Brown, the DWSD director, said Tuesday morning that there were “at least a couple dozen” water main breaks.

Water main break flooding:

At least three of those water main breaks led to flooding, which then resulted in frozen streets.

People on Laing near Britain, not far from Morang, have reportedly been complaining about a water main break since Monday, and 911 dispatchers have fielded calls about vehicles stuck in the ice and water.

Another water main break flooded about ⅔ of Bringard near Barlow, which is south of Eight Mile, before freezing.

Also on the east side, a water main break with less severe flooding was reported on Dequindre near State Fair.

What they’re saying:

“This is historic, regionally, to have this deep of a freeze for this long of a period of time,” Brown said.

According to Brown, the breaks have been the result of frigid temperatures and shifting.

Dozens of water main breaks reported in Detroit

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is going to be busy Tuesday, handling dozens of water main breaks around the city. Department director Gary Brown said a historic deep freeze is leading to a high number of breaks all at once.

What’s next:

Brown said the department is prioritizing which breaks get repaired first.

“The prioritization is any person or street that may be completely out of water,” he said, noting that as of Monday night, no residents were out of water.

While crews work to repair the breaks, the water department is urging residents to be patient.

“When you’ve got 30 or 40 water main breaks, we can’t get to everyone at the same time,” Brown said.

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Detroit Police Response Team helping people without housing

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18 hours ago

January 27, 2026

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Detroit Police Response Team helping people without housing

A group of Detroit police officers are o a mission to help the city’s unhoused community.

If you want to get involved you can email to coordinate donation drop off: Unshelteredpopulationresponseteam@detroitmi.gov

You can also donate to their website at detroitpublicsafety.org

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Lionel Richie announces Detroit concert with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers

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1 day ago

January 26, 2026

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Lionel Richie announces Detroit concert with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers

Tickets for the show go on sale Friday.

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire will “Sing a Song All Night Long” when they bring their joint tour to Little Caesars Arena July 1, promoters announced Monday.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, and Citi presales start at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The show is part of a joint 26-city tour that kicks off June 24 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and wraps Aug. 14 in Austin, Texas.

The show will mark Richie’s first Detroit performance since a 2019 concert at the then-DTE Energy Music Theatre. Earth, Wind & Fire performed at the Fox Theatre in Detroit in August 2025.

agraham@detroitnews.com

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