The forecast from FOX 17 Weather Ready Meteorologist Kara James: Overnight will be dry, warm and breezy ahead of a big fall system. Widespread on and off rain is in the forecast for Saturday, Saturday night, and into Sunday with the strong low pressure system. A few thunderstorms are possible on Saturday as well, with some gustier winds of 40-50 mph possible toward the I-94 corridor Saturday afternoon. The heaviest, most widespread rain will be early Sunday morning. Totals will be around 1-2" for the weekend for most, with isolated higher amounts! This much-needed rain to help chip away at the moderate to severe drought that has built into most of the Lower Peninsula. Sunday will be a cool and blustery day, with wind gusts that could be 30-40 mph in the afternoon. The active weather continues next week, with additional rain, wind, and cool air flowing in. Stay with the FOX 17 Weather Ready Team for your latest forecast updates.
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the middle 50s. Rain will start after 3 a.m. Winds south/southwest 5 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY: Cloudy with rain showers likely. Some thunderstorms possible. Highs around 70. Breezy southwest wind.
SUNDAY: Cloudy and cooler with a chance of morning rain showers. Windy with gusts over 40 mph possible. Highs in the low 60s.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the low 60s.
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with rain showers early. Highs around 60.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the low 50s.
THURSDAY: Cloudy and cool. Highs in the low 50s.
FRIDAY: Cloudy and warmer with highs in the low 60s.
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