WET & COOL: Summer’s last hurrah

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Did you remember the 21st night of September? Well it’s here, and its the last hours of Summer before the Autumnal Equinox.

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With it, almost right on cue, cooler weather is set to move in as we leave a historic streak of 80 degree days behind.

It was not only the most 80° days in a row for 2024 calendar year, but for any September on record!

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This stretch of heat was heavily influenced by the dry air and sunshine, which in turn led to a significant rainfall deficit since mid August. Since August 1st, Grand Rapids is nearly 3 inches below average for rainfall.

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Now, Fall begins and so do consistent rain chances. Sunday looks like a decent system to bring a half inch of rain. Another system Tuesday and Wednesday could help some communities eclipse one inch of rain on the week!

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Are you going to miss Summer weather? Don’t worry, our average high is back to 80° again on June 15th, 2025!

For the latest details on the weather in West Michigan, head to the FOX 17 Weather page …

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