WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Cloud cover will slowly thicken overnight due to an approaching system for Friday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms. Showers and storms are likely to go in waves through the day, beginning in the afternoon and lasting through early Saturday morning. We have been placed in a MARGINAL RISK for strong to severe storms, with the greatest potential for severe weather in the early afternoon and late evening on Friday. For more information about the severe storm potential on Friday, click here. Cooler and drier air is likely for the weekend, with high temperatures in the upper 70s. Try to get away from the city lights this weekend to grab a peek at the Perseid Meteor showers. They'll be visible above the horizon and should be active throughout the night, both Saturday and Sunday. We'll get a taste of fall on Monday with another round of scattered showers, a few thunderstorms, and highs in the lower 70s. Stay tuned to FOX 17 for your latest weather updates.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows in the middle/upper 50s. Winds light/variable.
FRIDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy. A chance for a few showers or storms in the morning with the passage of a warm front, otherwise better shower/storms chances arrive Friday evening/night. Some could be on the strong side with hail and/or wind. Highs in the lower 80s. Winds south/southwest at 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY: A lingering shower or two possible early, otherwise becoming mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and pleasant. Highs in the upper 70s to near 80.
MONDAY: Cloudy and cool with rain likely, perhaps a thundershower or two. Highs only in the lower/middle 70s.
TUESDAY: Partly cloudy and cooler. Highs in the lower/middle 70s.
For the latest details on the weather in West Michigan, head to the FOX 17 Weather page.
