The forecast from FOX 17 Weather Ready Meteorologist Kara James: Widespread rain totals of a quarter to half inch were reported with Wednesday's front, with some spots getting almost 2" of rain! Much needed rain, and now the cold air is racing in behind the front. Temperatures will be dropping to mid-October levels the next few days, with potential for near record cool highs Thursday, Friday and Saturday. That means mid 60s during the day and 40s at night! It will also be very breezy, with winds sustained at 15 mph most days and gusts up to 25 mph. 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. A HIGH BEACH HAZARD RISK is in effect for high waves along the entire Lake Michigan shoreline. Swimming is not advised. Stay tuned to the FOX 17 Weather Ready Team for your latest forecast updates.
TONIGHT: A few evening showers, turning cloudy overnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Winds northwest at 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy to partly sunny, breezy, and sharply cooler. An isolated shower possible. Highs in the low/mid 60s. Winds west at 10 to 20 mph.
FRIDAY: Partly sunny, windy, and much cooler. Scattered morning rain showers possible. Highs in the low/mid 60s.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy and cool. Slight chance of an isolated shower. Highs in the mid 60s.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Cool and quiet. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Not as chilly. Highs in the low 70s.
TUESDAY: Partly cloudy and pleasant. Highs in the mid 70s.
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