WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Mostly cloudy skies are in the forecast tonight, along with breezy conditions and mild temperatures. Widespread rain develop on Saturday as a cold front slides across the state, especially for the first half of your day. As this deepening low pressure system approaches, look for the winds to ramp up significantly. Tonight's winds could gusts up to 30 mph, but Saturday's wind gusts could exceed 50 mph. A WIND ADVISORY has been issued for counties in our viewing area from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M Saturday. Showers come to a close Saturday evening, with sunshine returning for Sunday! Sunshine and highs in the upper 50s are in store for Monday and Tuesday. If you have been enjoying this heat, you'll love the extended outlook! Into the middle of next week, our 7-day forecast features above average temperatures in the 60s. Stay tuned with FOX 17 by downloading the free FOX 17 Weather App.
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies, chances of a few showers. Lows in the middle 50s. Winds south at 10 to 20 mph.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers. Rain accumulation between .25" to .50" is likely. Highs in the middle 60s. Winds increase significantly with gusts of 50 to 55 mph possible. A WIND ADVISORY has been issued from 8 A.M to 8 P.M. Saturday.
SUNDAY: EASTERN STANDARD TIME returns. Mostly sunny and pleasant. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to middle 60s.
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