WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Weather Ready Meteorologist Colton Cichoracki: Tuesday was the hottest day since mid July in parts of West Michigan with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. This type of heat will continue into Wednesday as well. While dealing with this high heat and humidity, there will also be storm chances. Overnight into early Wednesday, some showers and storms are possible. There is a chance some of these storms are strong with gusty winds, heavy rain, and hail. The best chance will be well after midnight and north of I-96. Lows will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Wednesday will be just as hot as Tuesday. Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph and Branch counties will continue to be under a Heat Advisory until 8 p.m. Wednesday for heat indices 100 or higher. In addition to this high heat, there is a small chance for isolated showers and storms. If any storms do develop, these storms could be strong. The Storm Prediction Center has a Marginal Risk (level 1 out of 5) for severe weather today through Thursday. Gusty winds would be the main threat. Some of the heat will break Thursday but high humidity levels stick around. It will not be until this holiday weekend that the weather pattern improves.
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms, mainly north of I-96. A few on the stronger side possible. Lows in the low 70s. Wind: S 5 mph
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy with chance showers/storms. A few severe storms possible. Highs in the upper 80s, feels like mid/upper 90s.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with chance showers/storms. Highs in the mid 80s and humid.
FRIDAY: Chance morning rain/storms. Partly cloudy with highs in the mid 80s.
SATURDAY: Chance morning rain/storms. Partly cloudy with highs in the low 80s.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 80s.
LABOR DAY: Partly cloudy with a high near 80 degrees.
TUESDAY: Partly cloudy with a stray shower or storm possible. Highs in the upper 70s.
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