Forecast: More Rain On The Way For ALCS
DETROIT (WWJ) - The Tigers just can't seem to outrun the rain. And Thursday's Game 5 of the ALCS doesn't appear to be any different, with more rain in the forecast.
Following rain delays during the ALDS when the Tigers were in New York, Game 1 of the ALCS in Texas was delayed by rain not once, but twice this past Saturday. The threat of rain Sunday night then forced the postponement of Game 2 to Monday. The rain then followed the teams back to Detroit, when Wednesday's Game 4 started over two hours late due to the downpour.
Now, players, coaches and fans are hoping that Thursday's game won't start with a rain delay, but Mother Nature may have other plans in mind.
After a foggy morning and a slight chance of showers and light drizzle throughout the early afternoon, forecasters are expecting a 40 percent chance of rain right around the scheduled time of the first pitch at 4:19 p.m.
Lori Pinson, Meteorologist with WWJ-TV First Forecast Mornings, said while initial showers can be spotty and brief, they could be followed by a steadier band of rain, which is expected to last into the night.
"An area of low pressure is responsible for this bout of rain. It will move east throughout the day increasing our chances for rain," Pinson said.
"By first pitch, there may be scattered showers nearby, but a steadier rain will develop as we move toward evening and overnight. Temperatures will stay consistent, 61 to 66 to start. Dropping off to the mid and upper 50s to finish," Pinson continued.
Whatever the case, the Tigers are in a do-or-die situation. They head into Game 5 down 3-1 to the Rangers. Catch up on post-season coverage with 97.1 The Ticket.
Forecast Details from the WWJ Weather Team:
Thursday - Cloudy. A slight chance of showers and light drizzle through 2 PM...then a chance of showers. Highs 66 to 70. Light and variable winds...becoming southeast 5 to 15 mph...then turning to east late. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday Night - Periods of rain. Lows 54 to 58. East winds 5 to 10 mph...turning to south late. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Friday - Cloudy and breezy. A chance of showers. Highs 57 to 61. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph...increasing to 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday Night - Mostly cloudy. Lows 44 to 48. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday - Mostly cloudy during the morning. Mostly sunny during the afternoon. Windy. Highs 55 to 59.
Saturday Night - Mostly clear during the evening. Partly cloudy overnight. A slight chance of showers overnight. Lows 46 to 50. Chance of rain 20 percent.
