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The forecasted amount of precipitation for the next 10 days from the Global Forecast System (GFS) computer model.

(Weatherbell.com/Mark Torregrossa)

The driest stretch of weather in almost four years is about to grace Michigan with its presence. And if you like sunshine, comfortably warm afternoons and light wind, this will be the best stretch of weather for you in four years.

So get ready to finish all of your outdoor projects, or have a bunch of outdoor Michigan fun.

It looks like we could have 10 days in a row of dry weather in most of Michigan.

I looked back at Detroit's monthly precipitation. Detroit has not had a 10-day stretch of dry weather since October 2010.

The top graphic shows the forecasted amount of precipitation from today through Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014. This is a forecast from the U.S. computer model that projects out that far in advance. Other information shows me it may be next Thursday before we get any additional rain.

Normally I don't like to talk badly about rainfall. Farms need it. Lawns need it. The Great Lakes water levels need it. But we've had enough this summer that a 10-day stretch of dry weather right now won't bring many complainers.

Not only will the weather be dry and mostly sunny, it will gradually warm up over the next few days. Look for afternoon temperatures in the next few days to climb into the mid to upper 70s. It will stay in the mid to upper 70s through the weekend and possibly all of next week. Morning temperatures will be cool at sunrise, but will quickly warm into the 50s and 60s.

What will this weather be good for?

It should be great for outside painting projects. It will be awesome for landscaping projects. Farmers will love this weather for early harvesting of sugar beets and dry beans. Cutting hay should be worry free, and that's something hard to say in Michigan. Take the dock out of the lake in the next 10 days. Winterize your boat. Re-roof your house now, so the sun can seal down the shingles.

Now on the fun side: Take a hot air balloon ride. The light upper level winds will be great for a slow ride. Hit the road with your motorcycle or bike. We all have to use our pontoon boats at least one last time. There should be a few beach days still left. Do you have the urge to skydive? Now is the time to take the plunge. And great wedding weather is coming up, if you want to do something spur of the moment.

Do you have any fun suggestions for the rest of us? Post your suggestions below.

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MLive Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa has been forecasting Michigan weather for more than 20 years. He's been chief meteorologist at three television news stations in Michigan, and he's an avid gardener and hunter. Email him at mtorregr@mlive.com and find him on Facebook at facebook.com/mark.torregrossa and Twitter @weathermanmark