Here is the August 2024 climate summary. Temperatures were a little warmer than normal with a cooler period in the middle of the month. While Grand Rapids had below normal precipitation, many locations were near normal.

Summer 2024 through southwest Michigan was a little warmer than normal. Warmest temperatures were in June and in August. Precipitation was near normal in Mid Michigan. However along and south of the I-94 corridor it was in the Top 5 wettest summers.

Expect lots of sun and a warming trend through midweek along with comfortable humidity levels.

Below normal temperatures and precipitation expected from next weekend into the first half of next week.

Clear and cool tonight with lows in the 40s.

Sunny again today and a few degrees warmer!

Fair weather will continue on Wednesday into Thursday with a moderating trend of temperatures. The next chance for rain will come Thursday night into Friday.

Skies will be clear tonight with low temps in the upper 40's to mid 50's. #wmiwx

Two more sunny and warm days before a cold frontal passage Thursday night ushers in cool, breezy and showery weather for the upcoming weekend. Highs Saturday will be only around 60 degrees with northerly winds gusting to 30 mph.

Here is the temperature and precipitation outlook for next week. Temperatures will average near to slightly below normal, and predominantly dry weather is expected for most of next week after the showers this coming weekend. #wmiwx

Skies will remain mostly clear tonight with low temps in the low to mid 50's. #wmiwx

The weekend looks much colder due to cold front which should move through Thursday night. Breezy, showery weather will continue Friday with clearing but cold weather Saturday into Sunday. High's on Saturday will be around 60. Temperatures should rebound early next week.

One more sunny and warm day then showers arrive tonight.

Lingering showers are possible Friday as a cold front moves through the region. Saturday will be a taste of fall with highs in the 60s. A warming trend begins Sunday. #wmiwx

grapic of waves heights expected on Lake Michigan Friday with the forecast to the right.

A cold front will move through the region tonight sparking scattered showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will fall to the mid 50s to mid 60s as the cold front progresses. #wmiwx

Autumn in Michigan is many things. Among them, it's waterspout season! When cold air moves over the warmer water of the Great Lakes, showers tend to develop, and they can sometimes make waterspouts. We'll be looking out over Lake Michigan later in the day Friday & into Saturday.

A cold front pushed through overnight and we'll be cooler today with peeks of sunshine. North winds will gust to 25 mph today; higher at the lakeshore.

A high swim risk exists today and Saturday. Waves 5-8 feet are expected. Look for water temperatures to fall due to north winds creating upwelling conditions. #wmiwx

Tonight and Saturday will be cool with isolated to scattered showers. Sunny skies and a warming trend will begin Sunday and continue through next week. #wmiwx