WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Partly cloudy skies are in the forecast tonight, with overnight low temperatures in the lower 60s. A mix of sun and clouds are in the forecast for Saturday with high temperatures in the lower 80s. You might notice a haziness in the sky during the daytime hours on Saturday due to west coast wildfire smoke moving in from strong winds higher up in the atmosphere. It has reduced our air quality somewhat, but expected to improve as the weekend goes on. The next chance for rain in West Michigan arrives on Sunday, extending into the first half of Monday. Most of the rain showers will be hit-or-miss, but the ones that do fall will count as our seventh weekend in a row with precipitation! The first day of fall is this upcoming Thursday, September 22nd at 9:03 P.M.. We call it the autumnal equinox! Each and every day leading up to the first official day of fall is likely to be warmer-than-average. Climate prediction outlooks point to a more 'on average' forecast after Thursday, so we can anticipate temperatures returning to the mid 70s. Stay up to date with the latest forecast by downloading our FOX 17 Weather App!
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy. Lows dipping to the lower 60s. Winds south between 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 80s. Winds southwest at 5 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy with the chance for showers and a few rumbles of thunder. Highs in the lower 80s.
MONDAY: Partly cloudy with the chance for showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s.
TUESDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 80s.
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
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