WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Reece Cole: Another warm and sunny day is on tap Monday! Bright blue, sunny skies are on tap for your Memorial Day Weekend, with high temperatures in the 80s. The waters of Lake Michigan are currently in the lower 50s, with low wave heights anticipated all weekend. Overnight lows are mild, only dipping to the 50s. The warming trend continues through the week, with a few weather models hinting at our first 90-degree day of the year, by next week. Our dry stretch continues, as well. High pressure is expected to remain in control, slowly meandering through the Great Lakes region. We are on pace for this to be West Michigan's second driest month of May on record. Our next rain chances arrive by next week. A few hit-or-miss showers or thunderstorms are possible on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Stay tuned to FOX 17 for your latest weather updates.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows in the lower and middle 50s. Winds east-northeast light.
MEMORIAL DAY/ MONDAY: Mostly sunny and warm. Highs in the middle 80s. Winds east at 5 to 10 mph.
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Highs in the upper 80s near 90 degrees.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny and hot with a pop-up shower possible in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy skies, isolated chance of an afternoon pop-up. Highs near 90 degrees.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy skies. Chance of pop-up storm possible. Highs near 90 degrees.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. Highs in the upper 80s.
For the latest details on the weather in West Michigan, head to the FOX 17 Weather page.
