Beautiful weekend, but still check the combustion conditions

SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) – Although we still need some rain, we’ve had good weather this week and it looks like it will continue into the weekend.

While it may not be great for burning, many are still under open burn bans, it will still provide a great opportunity to get out and enjoy all the fall activities around Mid-Michigan. Or, if you want to do yard cleanup or anything else outdoors, you have a great weekend.

To check out your entire forecast, be sure to check out your 7-day forecast from TV5’s First Alert!

This afternoon and overnight

We have a nice afternoon ahead of us for high school football games and any other Friday night plans. Temperatures are in the mid to upper 60s across most of the area this afternoon, but with clear skies and light winds, we should see a fairly quick drop tonight.

Temperatures will mostly be in the upper 50s at kickoff and then we’ll move into the upper 40s and low 50s by the end of the games. Eventually, we’ll land in the 30s to near 40s for overnight lows. Winds will be light from the southwest, if not calm.

Saturday and Sunday

Heading into the weekend, expect our sunshine and above average temperatures to continue. As mentioned above, if you are planning to work outside and were planning to burn brush/leaves etc, make sure you check with your local officials. Although some burn bans had been lifted, there are still many areas under outdoor burning restrictions. It’s an inconvenience, but please be safe.

Highs Saturday will be in the upper 60s to mid 70s under sunny skies, with winds out of the southwest 5 to 15 mph, with gusts near 20 mph.

Dry and clear conditions continue Saturday night, with lows staying a bit warmer in the 40s and mid-40s in most areas.

Sunday will bring sunny to mostly sunny weather again, and we’ll see a continued southwesterly flow. Those winds will remain between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts near 20 mph at times near 25 mph near the lakeshore.

Highs will mostly be in the mid-70s on Sunday, providing a beautiful day to get anything you want outdoors outside of any possible burn.

Clear skies and light winds will return Sunday night, with lows remaining in the upper 40s and 50s by Monday morning.

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