Tonight's Forecast: Strong to severe storms, heavy rain

The forecast from FOX 17 Weather Ready Meteorologist Kara James: The last round of rain and thunderstorms moves through overnight, with another chance for a few strong to severe storms. There is a WEATHER READY ALERT tonight to account for the chance of severe storms until around 3 a.m. West Michigan is in a SLIGHT RISK (level 2 out of 5) from the lakeshore to 131, and a MARGINAL RISK (level 1 out of 5) for the rest of the area. Gusty winds are the main threat, but a brief spin-up tornado can't be ruled out. Rain totals will be around a quarter to half an inch, with isolated higher amounts. Storms end Saturday morning, with falling temperatures during the day into the 40s and wind chills for most of the day in the 30s. Sunday and Monday will also be cool, before a warmup returns Tuesday. Once our cold front moves through tonight, dry conditions return through most of next week. River levels crest this weekend, and stay elevated through early next week.

TONIGHT: WEATHER READY ALERT! Becoming cloudy overnight with rain/storms through 3 a.m.. Some may be strong/severe. Damaging wind gusts are the main threat. Temperatures in the 60s at midnight, low 50s by 8 a.m. Winds south/southwest at 10 to 20 mph.

SATURDAY: Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Some may be strong to marginally severe. Trending drier in the afternoon with some sunshine. Breezy and cooler. Temperatures hovering in the 40s for most of the day, feeling like the 30s. Winds west at 10 to 20 mph.

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy to partly sunny and sharply colder. Highs in the mid 40s. A few snowflakes possible!

MONDAY: Sunny, pleasant, cool. Highs in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY: Partly cloudy and warmer. Highs in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy with highs in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY: Partly cloudy with highs in the mid 70s.

FRIDAY: Chance for late day rain and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.

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