We have to continue to search for a nice, soaking rain, but it doesn’t seem likely for at least another week. There does look to be a cooldown next week. Here are the main things you should know in weather today.

1. Unseasonably Hot Weekend Ahead

Michigan is facing unusually warm temperatures for early October, with highs expected to reach 85-86 degrees on Saturday and Sunday. This is genuinely “hot” for this time of year, as normal highs around October 4th would typically be around 64 degrees south and near 60 degrees north. The warming trend begins tomorrow with temperatures in the upper 70s, before climbing into the low 80s Friday and mid-80s throughout the weekend, with places like Saginaw, Flint, Lansing, and Jackson potentially reaching 86 degrees.

2. Extended Dry Conditions Persi

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