WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Weather Ready Meteorologist Kara James: After very heavy rain and thunderstorms overnight that triggered a FLOOD WATCH and FLOOD ADVISORY for parts of West Michigan, storms and rain will end by mid-morning. Leftover standing water on the roads could take a few hours to drain, so driving conditions may be difficult at times. Most of the day will be dry with highs in the low to mid 80s. Another round of storms on the edge of a ridge of high pressure in the Plains will roll through this evening and overnight. More heavy rain is expected in these storms, and could cause more flooding in spots. Brief gusty winds are also possible. West Michigan is in a Marginal Risk (Level 1 out of 5) both today and Tuesday for isolated severe storms with damaging winds. Rounds of rain and storms are likely Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and could be strong at times. We don't look to dry out until around Thursday and Friday, with more showers likely Saturday along a cold front. Highs stay in the low 80s most of the week with upper 70s likely this weekend behind the cold front.
TODAY: Storms ending by mid morning, then mostly cloudy. Highs in the low to mid 80s. Scattered storms this evening. Winds: W/NW 10 - 15 mph.
TONIGHT: Chance rain and storms south of I-94. Gusty winds and flooding possible. Lows in the mid 60s. Winds: N 5 mph
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with afternoon thunderstorms. Some strong to severe possible. Highs in the low 80s.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with chance afternoon thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy with chance afternoon thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy with highs around 80.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with chance showers. Highs in the upper 70s.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy with highs in the upper 70s.
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