WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Reece Cole: Thursday's severe storms produced widespread damage to West Michigan and extensive power outages! The Kent County tornado has been has now been confirmed as an EF-1 tornado, producing winds estimated at 110 mph. It traveled through parts of Comstock Park to Belmont, on the ground for 8.7 miles. Several other tornadoes were confirmed in the Lower Peninsula, as well. Thankfully, severe weather is no where in the forecast to end August or start September. Dew points and temperatures have dropped due to the passing cold front and continue to remain mild for the next week. High temperatures today and Sunday will only be in the middle 70s! Monday will be a little warmer in the upper 70s before a weak cold front on Tuesday that may bring some showers. Otherwise, expect mostly sunny skies through the end of next week! Stay tuned to FOX 17 for your latest weather updates.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies. Lows in the lower 50s. Winds east/northeast at 5 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny, cooler and more comfortable. Highs in the lower to middle 70s. Winds northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
TUESDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers. A few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the lower 70s.
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny. Highs near 70 degrees.
For the latest details on the weather in West Michigan, head to the FOX 17 Weather page.
