WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Happy Tuesday! Scattered rain showers are likely overnight, with temperatures in the upper 50s and strong wind gusts from the south. Rain showers are likely through the day on Wednesday, becoming scattered on Thursday. In addition to the rain on Wednesday and Thursday, the winds will be strong and temperatures will tumble. Wind gusts could possibly exceed 40 mph on Wednesday, leading to isolated power outages near the lake shore. High temperatures will be in the lower 60s on Wednesday, diving to the lower 50s by Thursday. Friday will be coolest day of the week, with a high temperature of 49 degrees! Isolated lake effect rain showers are possible on Friday, however most of which will be along the immediate lakeshore and north of I-96. The chance of light rain showers are possible on Saturday and Sunday, but they will be spotty in nature. Most of Sunday will be dry! Keep your rain gear and warm layers handy leading into next week. More lake effect rain showers are possible for next Monday and Tuesday, in addition to daytime high temperatures in the 40s. Stay up to date with the latest forecast by downloading our FOX 17 Weather App.
TONIGHT: Cloudy and breezy with rain developing this evening and overnight. A rumble of thunder possible. Lows in the mid/upper 50s. Winds south at 10 to 20 mph. A GALE WARNING is in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday through 2 p.m. Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy and windy with rain likely, perhaps a thunderstorm. Highs in the mid/upper 60s. Winds south/southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Wind gusts exceeding 40 mph possible.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Winds west/northwest at 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy to partly sunny with lake effect rain showers possible. Highs in the upper 40s.
SATURDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with the chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s.
SUNDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with the chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s.
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