WEST MICHIGAN — The Storm Prediction Center has placed West Michigan under a "slight" risk for severe weather today. See the image attached to this story and the area in yellow. Locations under the "slight" risk have an overall greater threat for severe weather.
There may be a couple of waves of showers and storms! A warm front lifting through the area this morning is touching off storms just to our north, and some of those may trickle into our northern counties this morning. While a few storms could be on the stronger side this morning, the severe weather potential is more likely in the second wave with an associated cold front this afternoon and evening.
The main threats include damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph and hail over an inch in diameter. An isolated tornado can't be ruled out with these passing storms. Heavy downpours could lead to localized flooding, as well.
As a reminder, you can always download the FOX 17 Weather App for immediate severe weather alerts. A WATCH means that the conditions are favorable for a severe storm. A WARNING means that severe weather is happening and you need to take action!
We should also note that parts of West Michigan are under a HEAT ADVISORY today for high temperatures in the low/mid 90s with a feels like temperature between 100 and 105 degrees. See image below.
Strong southwesterly winds today at 15 to 25 mph will also generate higher waves on Lake Michigan between 5 and 7 feet. A HIGH BEACH HAZARD risk along with SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES remain in effect through the day as well. Swimming is not advised. Rip currents, structural currents, and longshore currents are all possible! See image below.
Stay updated with the FOX 17 Weather Team for updates with the storm potential today. Get the complete West Michigan forecast at www.fox17online.com/weather.
