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Weekend Forecast Calls for Thunderstorms, Rainy Weather

The National Weather Service said rain is likely Saturday and Sunday.

There's no arguing that we have enjoyed some beautiful weather the past few days, and today will be no exception with sunny skies and highs in the low to mid-80s. But all good things must come to an end, right?

And they will – most likely on Saturday evening, said meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Detroit. Here's the detailed weekend forecast for Oakland Township, Rochester and Rochester Hills.

On Friday: Today will be sunny through most of the day with a light breeze and a high near 82. It will become partly cloudy this afternoon with a low tonight around 64.

On Saturday: The National Weather Service predicts mostly cloudy skies, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day and a high near 76. In the evening, rain is likely and thunderstorms are possible – not good news if you were heading out for an outdoor evening event like the

On Sunday: It will be cloudy with a high near 74 and a 70 percent chance of rain. It may also be breezy with wind gusts up to 18 mph, so if you're heading out to the , you'll probably want to pack an umbrella. Skies will remain cloudy during the early evening, then will become mostly clear with a low around 60.

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