WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Weather Ready Meteorologist Colton Cichoracki: We certainly had a taste of Fall on Monday with cooler temperatures but with lots of sunshine. Things will change in a big way overnight and for the rest of the week as our weather turns much more active. Tonight, strong southerly winds will develop and this will lead to very high wave heights on Lake Michigan. There is a Gale Warning in effect and the National Weather Service is forecasting wave heights of 6-9'+ Monday night into early Tuesday. Outside of that, our next storm system is forecast to arrive by Tuesday morning. Lows tonight are in the 50s and 60s. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are possible early Tuesday with another round possible in the afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center does have I-94 and south included in a Marginal Risk (Level 1 out of 5) for isolated severe storms tomorrow afternoon and evening. Gusty winds would be the biggest threat. Tuesday is also the warmest day of the week with highs in the upper 70s. The rest of the week looks active as well with nearly daily chances for rain. Temperatures will stay seasonable, with most days in the low to mid 70s with mornings in the low 60s.
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with rain and thunderstorms possible after midnight. Storms could have heavy rain. Lows around 60. Wind: SE 10 - 15 mph with higher gusts.
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers/thunderstorms, a few strong/severe possible. Highs in the upper 70s and humid.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with chance scattered showers, especially south. Highs in the low 70s.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with a few showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
FRIDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
SATURDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with showers likely. Highs in the mid 70s.
SUNDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with a few showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy with a few showers possible. Highs in the lower 70s.
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