WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Weather Ready Meteorologist Kara James: Storm chances continue on and off overnight, and could be strong at times with brief gusty winds, heavy rain and lightning. Pop-up storms are possiblethroughout our July 4th holiday weekend as temperatures remain in the 80s, and humid. Highs July 4th Saturday will be in the upper 80s, but with the humidity, heat index values will once again be around 95. Stay safe in the heat! Storms will be of the pop-up variety but could have heavy rain and brief gusty winds through Saturday and Sunday. Keep an eye on the forecast if you are planning anything outdoors. Have a good and safe holiday weekend! Dry and slightly cooler conditions return heading into next week.
TONIGHT: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Wind: SW 5-10 mph.
SATURDAY (Independence Day): Partly cloudy with P.M. scattered showers and thunderstorms. Hot and humid, Highs in the upper 80s.
SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and humid.
MONDAY: Chance A.M. showers, otherwise mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s.
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy with chance showers and storms, highs in the upper 80s.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
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