WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: 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 longer likely through the weekend! In fact, we're in good shape for a great weekend! A weak cold front is passing through West Michigan tonight, bringing the chance of light rain overnight through early Saturday. The passing cold front will also bring cooler air and less humidity. High temperatures on Saturday and Sunday will only be in the middle 70s! Get outside and enjoy this weekend. The next chance for widespread rain is next Tuesday. Stay tuned to FOX 17 for your latest weather updates.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies. Stray shower or thunderstorm possible. Lows in the lower 60s. Winds northwest/north at 5 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY: Chance for a few showers early, otherwise partly cloudy. Feeling cooler and less humid. Highs in the middle to upper 70s.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny, cooler and more comfortable. Highs in the lower to middle 70s.
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.
