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Showers and thunderstorms tonight, lingering chances east Friday, then a mostly dry and very warm weekend

Showers and thunderstorms are expected overnight, with lows in the 50s. Some showers and storms may linger Friday around US-127. The weekend looks very warm with highs in the 80s, which is about 10 to 15 degrees above normal. Other than a small chance for showers and thunderstorms near I-94 on Saturday afternoon, the weekend should be dry overall for Southwest Lower Michigan. Read More >

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