WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Strong wind gusts are expected in West Michigan this evening, slowly tapering off later tonight. These strong wind gusts have generated high wave heights in Lake Michigan and have caused strong currents. Do NOT swim in Lake Michigan this evening. A stray shower is possible tonight, with otherwise partly cloudy to mostly clear skies. Thursday will feature mostly sunny skies, high humidity, and plenty of heat. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible late Thursday night into Friday morning. Sunshine returns in full blast for the daytime hours on Friday! Widespread showers and thunderstorms are possible this weekend. For the latest forecast and severe weather alerts, you can always download the free FOX 17 Weather App.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear. Chance of stray shower. West winds at 5 to 15 mph. Lows in the upper 60s.
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, mostly in the afternoon and evening. Highs in the upper 80s.
SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s.
For the latest details on the weather in West Michigan, head to the FOX 17 Weather page.
