WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Cloudy skies and scattered rain showers persist in West Michigan tonight, with temperatures falling to the upper 40s. Strong northwest winds extend into Tuesday, which will generate high wave heights and dangerous swimming conditions. Lake Michigan could have wave heights up to 10 feet! The strong wind gusts are being generated by a passing system, which is expected to bring scattered rain showers all day Tuesday into Wednesday morning. The coolest air of the season also settles in for Tuesday and Wednesday, with daytime high temperatures only reaching the middle 50s. Sunshine returns by Wednesday afternoon when showers taper off, becoming partly cloudy for the rest of the day. Mostly sunny skies are on tap for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The start of October is looking a tad warmer, with highs reaching the upper 60s to near 70 degrees. Stay up to date with the latest forecast by downloading our FOX 17 Weather App!
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers. Lows in the upper 40s. West-northwest winds at 5 to 15 mph.
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy and breezy with scattered rain showers. Highs in the middle 50s. Northwest winds at 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph possible.
WEDNESDAY: A shower chance early, followed by decreasing clouds and afternoon sunshine. Highs in the middle 50s.
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs around 60 degrees.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs in the middle 60s.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees.
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