WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Dense wildfire smoke is starting to lift in West Michigan tonight, however communities remain in the "unhealthy" zone in the Air Quality Index. Wednesday will have some smoky haze, but not as bad. All of West Michigan falls under an Air Quality Alert on Wednesday, as well. A mix of sun and clouds are on tap for Wednesday, with showers and thunderstorms likely on Thursday. A MARGINAL risk for severe weather has been placed for the region on Thursday, with the main threats being damaging wind gusts and hail. Additional showers are possible early Friday, with more thunderstorms possible on Saturday. While rain on the Fourth of July weekend isn't ideal, we certainly need the rain! Conditions will be drier for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Stay tuned to FOX 17 for your latest weather updates.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and hazy. Lows in the lower 50s. Winds north/northeast light.
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy skies and some haze. Highs in the lower 80s. Winds light/variable.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy skies with chances for scattered showers and storms. Highs in the upper 80s.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a chance for a few pop-up showers or storms. Highs in the middle to upper 80s.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with the chance for showers and storms. Highs in the lower 80s.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
For the latest details on the weather in West Michigan, head to the FOX 17 Weather page.
