WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Weather Ready Meteorologist Kara James: After a beautiful Labor Day holiday weekend, the nice weather stays for one more day, Tuesday. Highs will be slightly above average with sunshine, and this will be the warmest of the week! Average highs this time of year are in the upper 70s. A strong cold front approaches West Michigan Wednesday, and is the start of a huge pattern change. Much of Wednesday will likely be dry, with clouds and winds on the increase during the day. Widespread showers and a few thunderstorms are likely later Wednesday, likely arriving near or just after sunset and continuing overnight. Sharply colder air will follow the front, with temperatures dropping to mid-October levels. That means mid-60s during the day and 40s at night! The colder air will linger into the weekend, with occasional pockets of rain Thursday and again Friday with a reinforcing cold front. At this point, the weekend is looking mainly dry and cool. Stay tuned to the FOX 17 Weather Ready Team for your latest forecast updates.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and comfortable. Lows in the low-mid 50s. Winds: SE / E 5-10 mph
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. A bit warmer. Highs in the lower 80s. GREEN FLAGS EXPECTED on the beaches.
WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny early, but the clouds will thicken with rain and thunderstorms building in late day and overnight. Highs in the upper 70s.
THURSDAY: Breezy and much cooler. Morning showers likely, then clearing. Highs in the low 60s.
FRIDAY: Breezy and much cooler. Rain showers possible. Highs in the low 60s.
SATURDAY: Mostly dry. Slight chance shower mainly along the lakeshore. Remaining cool. Highs in the mid 60s.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Cool and quiet. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Not as chilly. Highs in the upper 60s.
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