WEST MICHIGAN — The Storm Prediction Center has issued a MARGINAL to SLIGHT risk for severe storms in West Michigan tonight night into early Thursday morning. A cold front is expected to pass, which will fire up thunderstorms. Models indicate storms initially developing in Wisconsin this evening, then crossing over Lake Michigan. Storms are anticipated to reach West Michigan overnight into early Thursday morning.
Locations including Grand Rapids, Holland, Greenville, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, and Three Rivers fall under the MARGINAL risk for severe storms...the lowest threat category. Big Rapids, Hart, Ludington, Fremont, and Muskegon fall under the SLIGHT risk for severe storms, which indicates a stronger chance for storms.
While the threat for severe storms is a lower risk, it is also not zero. The main severe storm threats include damaging wind gusts over 58 mph and hail over an inch in diameter. An isolated tornado can't be ruled out. Frequent lightning and heavy downpours will additionally be likely, even if storms do not become severe.
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