WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Tuesday brought record breaking heat to West Michigan! Grand Rapids and Muskegon broke their daily record high temperatures for October 3rd. While temperatures are likely to be warm in the lower 80s on Wednesday, record breaking heat is not likely. Clouds will increase and winds will ramp up on Wednesday ahead of a cold front, but any rain will hold off until the evening and nighttime. Once the cold front passes Thursday, widespread rain showers and a few thunderstorms will develop. Temperatures will tumble through the rest of this week and winds will remain breezy. Friday's high temperature will be in the upper 50s to around 60, with highs this weekend only in the 50s! West Michigan will finally enjoy fall air this weekend and next week. Stay tuned to FOX 17 for your latest weather updates.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear to partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Winds south-southeast light.
WEDNESDAY: Morning sunshine, but increasing clouds through the day. A few showers along the lakeshore after sunset are possible. Breezy too. Highs in the lower 80s. Winds south/southwest at 10 to 20 mph.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy and cooler. Rain showers likely. A few rumbles of thunder possible, as well. Highs in the upper 60s/lower 70s.
FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy skies. Chance of showers. Sharply cooler. Highs around 60.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy skies. Scattered rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s.
SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy skies. Chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s.
For the latest details on the weather in West Michigan, head to the FOX 17 Weather page.
