WEST MICHIGAN - The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has already placed parts of West Michigan in a chance for some strong, perhaps severe storms Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The image attached to this story shows areas from Grand Rapids to the north in a MARGINAL risk (the lowest threat category) for some stronger storms during that time frame as a low pressure system and its associated warm front move through the region.
Most of our high resolution forecast models are not outputting much precipitation (if any) across a majority of our area. Many locations will likely get missed by some much needed rain, but the chance for a shower or storm is there.
Temperatures today are expected to reach about 90 degrees with plenty of humidity or moisture in the air. These storms will likely feed off these conditions and could be strong to possibly severe with hail and gusty winds. The ingredients needed for severe storms are moisture, lift, and instability. The moisture (water vapor in the air) will be in place, the lift will be provided by the low pressure system and associated frontal boundaries forcing the air to rise, and the instability will be in place with the air wanting to remain buoyant or rise.
FOX 17 Meteorologists will be watching, monitoring, and tracking these storms tonight. Make sure to stay up on later forecasts! Get the complete West Michigan forecast at www.fox17online.com/weather.
