WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Weather Ready Meteorologist Kara James: The weather pattern for West Michigan for the next week continues to stay dry, warm and breezy at times. The Omega blocking pattern in the jet stream is forcing warm air all the way up into southern Canada, and any low pressure systems are being pushed into the Northeast or Hudson Bay area.
A dry cold front moves through tonight, bringing gusty winds and slightly cooler temperatures tomorrow, in the low 70s. Combined with dry air and low humidity, fire danger is elevated tomorrow as well. Be mindful of outdoor burning or anything that could create sparks. If you're going to Lake Michigan this weekend, wave heights will stay around 1-2 feet both days, but it will be breezy Saturday. Highs through next Thursday climb a few degrees each day, going from the 70s to the low/mid 80s, but staying sunny. Great days to be outside! Expect overnight lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s. This dry and warm pattern will not break down until late next week, with our next rain chance not until next Friday.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Wind E/NE at 5-15 mph.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the low/mid 70s. Wind E 10-15 mph, gusts 25-30 mph.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 70s.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid/upper 70s.
TUESDAY: Sunny with highs in the upper 70s.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the low 80s
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy with highs in the low 80s. A few showers are possible at night.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy with scattered showers throughout the day. Highs in the mid-80s.
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