WEST MICHIGAN — Chances for isolated thunderstorms are possible this evening, bringing the chance for heavy downpours and stronger winds. The Storm Prediction Center has placed portions ofWest Michigan under a level 1 out of 5, MARGINAL Risk. All lake shore counties are included, as well as Newaygo, Kent, Mecosta and Montcalm county.
According to the Severe Prediction Center, a low-amplitude mid-level trough initially over the MO/IA/NE/KS vicinity will move east-northeast during the period and weaken as it reaches the western shore of Lake Michigan by early evening. A seasonably moist air mass will destabilize during the day as a warm frontal zone advances northeast into the Great Lakes.
Isolated pop up showers and storms will occur in the evening, with a more defined line of storms moving over Lake Michigan into West Michigan will arrive after sunset and around the midnight hour. Damaging Winds and localized flooding from heavy rainfall are the main threats.
To kick off the work week we have chances for more rounds of thunderstorms Monday. Keep the umbrella near the door because Monday's showers look to be more prevalent that Sunday night's chances.
There's also a SPC Outlook for Monday, that covers most of West Michigan. The threats associated with this disturbance will be strong winds, heavy downpours and small hail.
These storms look to be possible all day, but the strongest storms with heavier downpours look to be later in the day. The majority of the precipitation will be moving east, coming off of Lake Michigan. Monday evening is our best chance for severe weather.
Stay weather aware this evening and headed into the work week. Our team will continue to update with the latest. For the latest details on the weather in West Michigan, head to the FOX 17 Weather page.
