Research shows climate change is making nights hotter in metro Detroit

The Detroit heat wave that baked the city this week is likely to continue into the weekend, with temperatures peaking in the mid to upper 90s on Saturday, although the humidity could make it feel hotter.

Relatively high overnight temperatures in Detroit have posed a special risk for those who lack air conditioning or are vulnerable to heat illness, including children, those 65 or older and people with chronic health conditions. A new report shows that human caused climate change increased the number of nights of 68 degrees or above in Detroit by 18 between 2018 and 2023.