LANSING, Mich. — Following this week's free trial of Fall, it's back to full Summer weather for the weekend. High pressure will keep mostly sunny skies going today, while a southwesterly turn in the winds pushes highs in the mid 80s. The saving grace will be that humidity levels will remain low, so it will still be a great day to get outside!
A new wave of wildfire smoke is expected to begin sweeping in this evening, this time from wildfires in western Canada. While this is certainly not what we want to hear after a few days of good air quality, the news is not all bad this time. Since the smoke is traveling from much farther away, it is expected to remain much more elevated this time. Skies will be significantly more hazy later today and on Sunday, but current trends suggest very little impact to air quality. Stay tuned for updates.
Heat and humidity go back on full blast tomorrow as a ridge of high pressure expands out of the western United States. Highs will jump to the low 90s along with a spike in humidity levels. This will help set the stage for showers and thunderstorms later in the afternoon and evening. Storms will have the potential to become severe, mainly with the threat of damaging winds.
A similar scenario could play out on Monday as another disturbance moves through the region. Scattered thunderstorms are likely to develop in the evening, again with the potential for severe weather. Highs will remain in the low 90s with elevated humidity.
Typical summer weather continues into next week, with a cold front ushering some more comfortable weather. Highs will level off in the mid 80s Tuesday through Friday, with a dip in humidity for the middle of the week. Tuesday and Friday will bring the chance for some additional storms, while Wednesday and Thursday remain quiet.
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