SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its Fall forecast, and Michigan can expect a warmer and drier season.

For the months of September, October and November, Michigan and the Great Lakes are expected to have an increased chance of warmer than normal temperatures.

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The Eastern Lower portion of the state has a 40 to 50 percent chance of warmer temperatures;  the Western Lower and the Upper Peninsula have a 33 to 40 percent chance of being warm.

The entire state of Michigan can expect drier than normal conditions.