The forecast from FOX 17 Weather Ready Meteorologist Colton Cichoracki: After a cool and comfortable Monday, the next storm system arrives tomorrow, bringing the first chance for rain and thunderstorms of the week. There is a small chance for a strong storm or two in the afternoon with gusty winds or hail being the main threats. The Storm Prediction Center has West Michigan highlighted in a Marginal Risk (level 1 out of 5) for severe storms. After that system leaves Tuesday night, another area of low pressure is forecast to move through the area bringing heavy rain and the risk for severe storms Wednesday afternoon through overnight. There is a WEATHER READY ALERT for Wednesday as most of West Michigan is in a level 1/5 MARGINAL RISK for severe storms, with a level 2/5 SLIGHT RISK along and south of I-94. Rain totals could be at least 1-2" area wide. Overall, this week will be a much cooler week with highs in the 70s. Longer range forecasts suggest the remainder of June may be running below normal for high temperatures. Normal highs for this time of year have us at 80 degrees. Sunday marks the official start of summer at 4:24 A.M.. It's what we call the summer solstice...the precise time the sun is as far north of the equator as it will ever get (23.5 degrees) and marking the longest day of the year.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and comfortable. Lows in the mid 50s. Winds southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
TUESDAY: Some early morning sunshine, otherwise becoming cloudy and breezy with a chance of showers/storms by late morning, but becoming likely in the afternoon. Some may be strong to severe with wind and hail. Highs in the lower 70s. Winds southwest at 10 to 20 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Weather Ready Alert: Some morning sunshine, but becoming cloudy with P.M. and nighttime showers/storms likely. Some may be strong to severe. Highs in the lower 70s.
THURSDAY: Cloudy with a chance of showers early, otherwise becoming partly cloudy and cool. Highs in the upper 60s to near 70.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the low 70s.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 70s.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy with a chance of P.M. and night showers/storms. Highs in the low 70s.
MONDAY: Partly cloudy with chance showers and storms. Highs in the mid 70s.
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