WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Rain comes to a close overnight, with dry skies settling in for Wednesday. Clouds hang around Wednesday morning, with sunshine returning for the afternoon and evening! High temperatures climb to the lower 60s. Cloud cover increases on Thursday as another system takes aim on the southern Great Lakes Friday. More rain showers are likely with a few scattered thunderstorms on Friday. A few showers linger into Saturday morning, with otherwise dry skies for the rest of the day. The best Mother's Day gift this year will be the forecast! Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies are in store for Mother's Day, with high temperatures in the upper 60s! By next week, the heat dial is cranked turned up even further. High temperatures next week could reach the lower 70s to lower 80s.
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a few lingering showers. Lows around 40 degrees. Northeast/north winds 10 to 15 mph.
TOMORROW: Morning clouds, otherwise becoming mostly sunny and pleasant. A bit warmer too. Highs in the lower 60s. Winds northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY: Some morning sunshine, otherwise becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of rain developing by late evening and overnight. Highs in the lower 60s.
FRIDAY: Scattered showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs near 60 degrees.
SATURDAY: A few lingering morning sprinkles, otherwise becoming mostly to partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
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