Weather take-aways: Stubborn rain into afternoon for some, and a few fall signs

These are the 5 key takeaways from my MLive morning weather update.

1. Stubborn Rainfall Pattern Continues in Eastern Michigan

The eastern half of Michigan will experience several more hours of wet weather this afternoon, with light to moderate rainfall expected. Areas like Saginaw, Flint, Ann Arbor, Detroit, and the Thumb should plan for off-and-on rain through early to mid-afternoon. Western areas including Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo had showers ending this morning but generally cloudy conditions will prevail across the western part of Michigan throughout the day.

2. First Fall-like Cold Front Approaching This Weekend

A substantial fall-like cold front is forecast to move through Michigan this weekend, bringing a significant drop in temperatures. High temperatures will fall to the 60