WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Weather Ready Meteorologist Kara James: An active week is ahead in West Michigan, with rain and thunderstorm chances each day through Thursday. The threat for strong to severe storms is there each day as well, and West Michigan is in a Slight Risk (Level 2 out of 5) for severe storms tonight into tomorrow. There is a WEATHER READY ALERT for tonight into tomorrow morning to account for the severe weather threat. Rain and thunderstorms will develop around 8 p.m. and continue overnight. Gusty winds and large hail are the main storm threats, in addition to heavy rain and flooding. Rain and storms move out Tuesday morning, we get a break during much of the day, and then another round of showers and storms is expected late Tuesday night into Wednesday, with another WEATHER READY ALERT. Rain and thunderstorm chances continue Wednesday and Thursday, with strong storms and torrential rain possible those days as well. River levels will rise again and some flooding is expected throughout the week. A Flood Watch has been issued for Oceana, Newaygo and Mecosta counties until Wednesday morning.
TONIGHT: WEATHER READY ALERT for scattered showers/storms overnight, some strong or severe. Main threats are gusty winds and hail. Lows in the lower 60s. Wind SW 10-20.
TUESDAY: WEATHER READY ALERT. Partly sunny, warm and humid during the day. Rain and thunderstorms in the evening and overnight, severe storms possible. Highs in the mid/upper 70s.
WEDNESDAY: WEATHER READY ALERT. Mostly cloudy with showers/storms likely. Some storms could be strong to severe. Highs in the low 70s.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Highs around 70.
FRIDAY: Mostly to partly cloudy and warm. Highs in the mid 70s.
SATURDAY: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 60s.
SUNDAY: Much colder and cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.
MONDAY: Partly cloudy and mild. Highs in the low 50s.
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