The forecast from FOX 17 Weather Ready Meteorologist Kara James: A mid-Summer air mass continues to prevail across West Michigan this first weekend of October, with sunshine and highs in the 80s. Like today, both weekend days will approach record high temperatures! In addition to the warmer temperatures, dew points will be on the increase, creating even warmer-feeling conditions! This will likely be the last of the 80s of the season, and likely the year. For comparison: "average" this time of year are highs in the mid-60s and lows in the mid-40s. Drought conditions will continue to worsen across West Michigan as we stay dry through the weekend. Scattered showers are finally in the forecast early next week...mainly later Monday into Tuesday. Our forecast models are indicating we could tap some moisture from the south, giving us better chances for some widespread, much-needed rain. There are also indications we expect to cool down into the 60s next week; closer to "average" and definitely feeling more like October! Make sure to stay with the FOX 17 Weather Ready Team for your latest forecast updates.
TONIGHT: Clear and comfortable. Lows near 60. Winds: SW 5-10 mph
SATURDAY: Sunny and unseasonably warm. Highs in the mid to upper 80s.
SUNDAY: Sunny and unseasonably warm. Highs in the lower 80s.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Rain may arrive late evening into the overnight. Highs in the upper 70s to near 80.
TUESDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy and sharply cooler with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s to near 70.
WEDNESDAY: October Weather Reality! Partly cloudy and much cooler. Highs in the low to mid 60s. Lows in the low 40s.
THURSDAY: Partly sunny and cool. Highs in the low 60s. Lows in the 30s.
FRIDAY: Sunny skies and pleasant. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the low 40s.
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