LANSING, Mich. — We have another nice day expected across Mid-Michigan this Election Day Tuesday. High pressure keeps sunshine around for another day with temperatures warming into the mid 80's. This is a bit warmer than what a lot of us saw yesterday. However, we should remain comfortable outside, great for outdoor activities. We also have good conditions today if you need to head out to the polls still.
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We remain dry overnight tonight and mostly clear besides a few passing clouds in our most northern areas like Clinton County. Wednesday ushers in more cloud cover across the area with returning showers and storms. The brunt of our precipitation will follow ahead of a slow moving cold front that advances through the area late Wednesday evening.
Even with present instability, wind shear remains weak. This really diminishes our chances of seeing severe threats during the midweek period. However, storms could produce steady rainfall rates and gusty winds. Isolated wind gusts up to 30 mph remain possible. Timing for showers and storms in the evening begin anytime after 7 PM Wednesday and even take us into the overnight hours.
Heavier rainfall rates could lead to some flooding concerns across Mid-Michigan. A marginal risk for excessive rainfall exists across much of the area both Wednesday and Thursday. Watch out for areas of localized ponding and don't drive through flooded areas.
Once the cold front passes through, we will be entering a pattern where multiple smaller scale features like shortwaves will advance through the region bringing chances for showers and storms through the weekend and even into early next week. Temperatures will fall Thursday to the lower 80's and start to warm up again through the weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday, highs should be in the upper 80's with humid conditions present.
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