Tonight's Forecast: Warm and breezy, severe storms possible

The forecast from FOX 17 Weather Ready Meteorologist Kara James: An active week continues 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 an ENHANCED RISK (Level 3 out of 5) for severe storms this evening and overnight. There is a WEATHER READY ALERT for today and tomorrow to account for the severe weather threat. The best chance for severe storms will occur from about 8 PM until 3 AM. A line of storms with gusty winds and large hail are the main storm threats in addition to heavy rain and flooding, but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. We remain is a severe weather outlook for Wednesday, with a threat level 1/5, and lesser rain and thunderstorm chances Thursday. River levels will rise again and some flooding is expected throughout the week. A Flood Watch has been issued for all of West Michigan through Friday morning. 2-4" of rain is expected areawide.

TONIGHT: WEATHER READY ALERT! Cloudy with evening and overnight storms. Some may be severe with large hail, gusty winds, or tornadoes. Lows around 60. Winds southwest at 5 to 15 mph. Very heavy rain could lead to river and street flooding.

WEDNESDAY: WEATHER READY ALERT! Mostly cloudy with showers/storms likely. Some storms could be strong to severe. Hail and wind are the main threats. Highs in the lower 70s. Winds southwest at 10 to 15 mph.

THURSDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy with a chance of showers/storms. Highs around 70.

FRIDAY: Partly cloudy to partly sunny and unseasonably warm. Highs in the low to mid 70s.

SATURDAY: Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy and sharply colder. Highs in the upper 40s.

MONDAY: Partly cloudy and cool. Highs in the lower 50s.

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