WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: A cold front is passing over West Michigan tonight, firing up some scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of which could be on the strong to severe side. Most of the region falls under a MARGINAL risk for severe weather, with the main threats including damaging wind gusts, hail, and heavy downpours. Showers and storms are expected to linger into the first half of Thursday, with no severe weather anticipated. High and moderate beach hazards are in effect for Thursday due to high wave heights. To learn more about the beach forecast, click here. Drier, more comfortable air will end the week with high temperatures back near 80 degrees and mostly sunny skies on Friday. While most of us will stay dry this weekend, there's a small chance of a pop-up shower on Saturday. Stay tuned to FOX 17 for your latest weather updates.
TONIGHT: Cloudy with scattered showers and storms. Lows in the upper 60s.
THURSDAY: Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Becoming dry by the evening hours. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny skies and more comfortable air. Highs near 80 degrees.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy skies. Small chance of a pop-up shower. Highs in the lower 80s.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies. Highs in the lower 80s.
MONDAY: Partly cloudy skies. Highs in the middle 80s.
For the latest details on the weather in West Michigan, head to the FOX 17 Weather page.