WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Temperatures fall to 40 degrees tonight, with mostly cloudy skies and isolated rain showers. Strong winds persist into Friday, creating isolated lake effect rain showers near the immediate lake shore line. For locations inland, you can plan on a mix of sun and clouds! A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY is in effect through Friday night due to high wave heights between 4 to 7 feet. Friday's high temperature will only reach the lower 50s! Cold temperatures are on tap for Friday night football, so don't forget a warm jacket and blanket to cheer on your favorite team! Temperatures quickly fall to the lower 30s Friday night and early Saturday morning, which could bring a widespread freeze. Cooler air settles in for Saturday, with high temperatures remaining in the lower 50s. A rebound begins on Sunday and lasts into next week, with daytime high temperatures back in the 60s. Cloud cover is expected to decrease through the day on Saturday, with mostly sunny skies on Sunday. Stay up to date with the latest forecast by downloading our FOX 17 Weather App!
TONIGHT: Isolated showers possible, otherwise mostly cloudy. Lake effect rain showers over Lake Michigan and perhaps along the immediate lakeshore. Lows around 40. Winds north at 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy inland with lake effect rain showers mainly along the shoreline and over the lake. Sharply colder with highs only around 50. Winds north at 10 to 15 mph. Gusts over 20 mph.
SATURDAY: Early morning widespread frost / freeze possible, otherwise mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
MONDAY: Partly cloudy with chance of a stray shower. Highs in the lower 60s.
TUESDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy with scattered showers possible. Highs in the mid 60s.
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