492 FXUS63 KDTX 280342 AFDDTXArea Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 1142 PM EDT Sat Sep 27 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Dry weather will persist through the upcoming week as high pressure dominates the region.
- Temperatures will remain above normal in the low 80s to close out the month with more seasonal temperatures around 70 expected mid week.
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.AVIATION...
A weak cold front track across Se Mi during the predawn hours; reaching KMBS around 07Z and KDTW around 10-11Z. The front will be marked by a wind shift to the north-northeast as it traverses the terminals. There has been a narrow ribbon of moisture supporting some clouds along/behind the front, MVFR based. There has been a bit of a drying trend noted in both satellite and model soundings, suggesting perhaps some scattered VFR based clouds developing under the post frontal inversion this morning, possibly lingering into early afternoon around metro Detroit. Low level northeast winds during the day Sunday will drive another influx of very dry air into the area during the afternoon.
For DTW/D21 Convection...Convection is not expected through the TAF period.
DTW THRESHOLD PROBABILITIES...
* None.
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.PREV DISCUSSION... Issued at 324 PM EDT Sat Sep 27 2025
DISCUSSION...
Seasonably warm conditions again entrenched locally late this afternoon, reinforced by ongoing warm air advection within low level southwest flow beneath prevailing lower amplitude upper ridging. Deep column stability held within this dry resident air mass ensuring limited cloud coverage. Brief reduction in the height field will commence tonight, as minor shortwave energy attendant to a deeper system pivoting through central Canada tracks through the great lakes. This will draw a weak cold front across southeast Michigan late tonight into Sunday morning. Little evidence in model data to suggest anything beyond perhaps a brief period of cloud cover along the advancing front. Noted post-frontal low level wind shift to northeasterly will aid in directing a cooler lake Huron augmented environment inland throughout Sunday. High degree of insolation potential will counter this effort, with greater success outside of the thumb region. Broader distribution in projected highs, ranging from lower 70s in the eastern thumb to lower 80s Metro Detroit southward.
A blocked, high amplitude upper level pattern featured for the early week period maintains this stretch of benign weather with conditions marked by above average warmth. Pattern solidified as an upper level high pressure system peaking near 592 dm centers over the region. Neutral thermal advection overall with low level flow generally lacking a southerly component lends to gradual moderation of the resident above average thermal profile given the high magnitude height field. This translates into highs mainly in the upper 70s to lower 80s both Mon & Tue, but with light onshore flow contributing to slightly cooler readings for locales within immediate proximity to lake influence.
Transition toward slightly cooler conditions Tuesday night into Wednesday, as strengthening of high pressure to the north establishes a firm northeast low level gradient. Noteworthy period of cold air advection certainly augmented by flow off the colder lake Huron waters, resulting in temperatures that are more seasonable entering October. These conditions will linger into Thursday with flow still carrying an easterly component, before moderating again Friday into next weekend as upper ridging establishes greater control atop emerging low level southerly flow. No precipitation expected throughout the work week given the depth and magnitude of stability residing in this environment.
MARINE...
A cold front tracks across the Great Lakes tonight with minimal impact aside from a wind shift to the northwest. Otherwise, high pressure builds into the area Sunday-early next week and again middle of next to week to support an extended stretch of dry weather.
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.DTX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MI...None. Lake Huron...None. Lake St Clair...None. Michigan waters of Lake Erie...None. &&
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AVIATION.....SC DISCUSSION...MR MARINE.......MV
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