The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Kara James: Dry and warm conditions continue through Friday, before a strong low pressure system brings rain and the chance for thunderstorms. In addition to being warm Friday with highs around 70, the warmest day since Halloween 2024, it will be windy. Warm and humid air will be rushing up from the south ahead of a big storm system Friday night with gusts around 30-35 mph. This system will bring our first thunderstorms of the season with isolated severe storms possible. Gusty winds of 50-60 mph would be the primary storm threat, especially for southwest lower Michigan. Storm timing will be between 2 and 9 AM Saturday, so make sure to have ways to get weather warnings while you are asleep. Much of lower Michigan is experiencing drought conditions, so the grass and brush fire threat will remain elevated until widespread rain arrives! Another round of rain is likely Saturday afternoon before colder air swings in Sunday and brings a brief changeover from rain to snow. Stay tuned to FOX 17 for latest forecast updates.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies, not as cold Lows in the lower 40s. Winds southeast 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy and much warmer. Highs in the lower 70s. Becoming breezy out of the south at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30-35 mph. Rain and storms arrive after midnight.
SATURDAY: Windy and warm with the chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially in the morning. Highs in the upper 60s. South wind at 15 to 25 mph. Gusts to 45 mph.
SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy. Breezy and cooler, with a midnight high in the mid-40s, but an afternoon temperature near 40. A chance for rain changing to snow.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy. Highs near 50.
TUESDAY: Partly cloudy with highs around 60.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers possible. Highs in the mid 50s.
THURSDAY: Cloudy with scattered snow flurries possible early. Highs in the low 40s.
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