WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Reece Cole: The south to southwest wind has driven in lots of humidity and it will remain in West Michigan through Monday evening. A few pop up showers and storms will continue overnight. The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of West Michigan under a level 1 out of 5 risk, a MARGINAL risk, for tonight. To kick off your work week we'll see chances of scattered showers and thunderstorms, some of which have the potential to be severe. So far, West Michigan is under a level 2 out of 5 SLIGHT risk for heavy rainfall and strong winds. Winds will be breezy at 15 to 25 mph Monday with dangerous conditions along Lake Michigan beaches.
We'll continue to keep you up to date on the changes in the outlook, but our main threats Monday would include strong winds, small hail and heavy downpours. Behind the precipitation, cooler temperatures await. The beginning of September starts off with mid 70s and partly cloudy skies. Stay up to date with the latest forecast by downloading our FOX 17 Weather App!
TONIGHT: Clouds increase, scattered pop-up storms. Lows in the lower 70s. Dew points rise, winds out of the south at 5 to 15 mph.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy with the chance for showers and storms. Highs in the mid 80s. Windy out of the southwest at 15 to 25 mph. HIGH SWIM RISK with Waves 3 to 5 feet.
TUESDAY: A lingering shower possible, otherwise clearing clouds and lower humidity. Highs in the upper 70s.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 70s.
THURSDAY: More of the same! Mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid 70s.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy skies. Mild, with temperatures reaching the mid 70s.
For the latest details on the weather in West Michigan, head to the FOX 17 Weather page.
