WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: A low-pressure system and associated cold front tracks into the region tonight, which is expected to bring scattered showers and a few thunderstorms to West Michigan. Some of the storms may be strong to possibly severe side, as the Storm Prediction Center has placed locations along and north of I-96 under a MARGINAL risk. Strong wind gusts and hail are the primary threats. Showers are expected to linger into Wednesday morning. Our forecast models show that many locations will likely get missed by some much-needed rain, so keep the sprinklers running. Wednesday will feature strong wind gusts, generating high wave heights on Lake Michigan. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES and HIGH BEACH HAZARD STATEMENTS have been posted. Partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies settle in for the second half of Wednesday into Thursday, with the small chance of an overnight shower Thursday night into Friday morning. Your work week ends with mostly sunny skies on Friday! High temperatures will be in the upper 80s to near 90 this week. For the latest forecast and severe weather alerts, you can always download the free FOX 17 Weather App.
TONIGHT: Variably cloudy with scattered showers and storms. Warm and muggy. Many locations will likely be missed with the much-needed rain. Lows in the lower 70s. Winds southwest/south at 10 to 15 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Chance of a morning shower or storm, otherwise becoming mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Strong southwest/west winds at 10 to 20 mph. Gusts exceeding 30/35. Highs in the mid/upper 80s.
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Chance of stray overnight shower. Highs in the mid 80s.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance for showers and storms. Highs in the upper 80s.
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