Tonight's Forecast: A few storms overnight, one more day of heat

WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Weather Ready Meteorologist Colton Cichoracki: The heat wave continues tomorrow before there is a bit of a cool down ahead. A Heat Advisory is in effect for Thursday night into Friday as heat index values on Friday will be between 95 and 100 degrees. It will still be hot tomorrow with highs around 90. Drink plenty of water, limit time outdoors, wear loose fitting+light colored clothing, and take care of your pets during this heat. Rain and thunderstorm chances are increasing for the next few days, including July 4th. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible overnight, and again tomorrow evening/night as complexes of thunderstorms roll through the Midwest and Great Lakes. These could occasionally be strong to severe producing gusty winds and heavy rain. West Michigan is in a Marginal Risk (level 1 out of 5) through tonight, a Slight Risk (Level 2 out of 5) Friday, and Marginal Risk for 4th of July Saturday. Keep an eye on the forecast if you are planning anything outdoors. Temperatures will drop a few degrees but will still be warm in the mid to upper 80s Saturday and Sunday.

TONIGHT: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, with a few strong storms possible. Lows in the lower 70s. Wind SW at 5-10 mph.

FRIDAY: Weather Ready Alert: Partly cloudy with P.M. scattered showers and thunderstorms, some strong/severe possible. Hot and humid, Highs around 90, peak heat index around 100 degrees.

SATURDAY (Independence Day): Partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy with chance scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s.

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s.

WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy with highs in the upper 80s.

THURSDAY: Partly cloudy with highs in the mid 80s.

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