WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Storms are developing in West Michigan tonight, expected to last through early Saturday morning. Most of the region falls under a MARGINAL RISK by the Storm Prediction Center, with the main threat being wind gusts exceeding 60 mph. Small hail, heavy downpours, and frequent lightning are likely. Rain is expected to move out shortly after the lunchtime hour on Saturday. Most of Sunday will be dry, but a few pop-up showers will be possible in the afternoon. Wildfire smoke will also make a comeback this weekend, with the heaviest smoke overnight Saturday and into Sunday. Plan on dry skies for Monday and Tuesday with highs in the upper 70s. Stay tuned to FOX 17 for your latest weather updates.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms. A few storms may be severe. Lows in the middle to upper 60s. Winds southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms possible. Some strong to severe, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Winds southwest/west at 5 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Small chance of a pop-up shower, mainly in the afternoon. Highs around 80 degrees.
MONDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
TUESDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening. Highs in the lower 80s.
For the latest details on the weather in West Michigan, head to the FOX 17 Weather page.
