west Michigan residents can expect a shift to warmer,drier conditions beginning Friday,perhaps bringing temperatures into the 80s next week. While overnight hours will remain partly cloudy with isolated fog patches, a high-pressure system moving in from the Plains promises a prolonged stretch of sunshine and above-average temperatures.
This change marks a departure from typical fall weather, with average highs currently in the upper 60s to low 70s. FOX 17 Weather Ready Meteorologist Kara James reports highs could reach the 80s from Saturday thru Tuesday, continuing above average into the first week of October.While welcome for outdoor activities,the extended dry spell is expected to exacerbate existing drought conditions.
Here’s a detailed look at the forecast:
Tonight: Patchy fog is possible. Partly cloudy, with lows in the low to mid 50s. winds will be from the Northwest at 5-10 mph.
Friday: Expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid 70s. winds will be from the southwest at 5-10 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny conditions will continue, with highs reaching the mid to upper 70s.
Sunday: The warmth persists with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s, nearing 80 degrees.
Monday: Pleasant, mostly sunny weather is expected, with highs around 80 degrees.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with highs in the upper 70s.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy, with highs in the low to mid 70s.
Thursday: Partly cloudy,with highs around 70 degrees.
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