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WEATHER READY ALERT: Powerful winds and falling temperatures

A powerful cold front is marching through Michigan this morning; with strong winds and tumbling temperatures. We have recorded wind gusts 50-55 mph along the lakeshore. Temps will fall into the 30s
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WEST MICHIGAN — The Fox 17 Weather Team has issued a Weather Ready Alert for today to alert you to huge changes that are unfolding.

A HIGH WIND ADVISORY is in effect until 4PM, as wind gusts of 45-55 mph are coming along with a powerful cold front that is sending temperatures tumbling!

We started this morning with a "Spring-feeling" air mass; with a new Record High recorded officially in Grand Rapids.

HERE'S A LOOK AT 4AM TEMPERATURES

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Temperatures will crash quickly behind a powerful cold front that is marching through Michigan this morning.

Here's a look at temperature projections today; with afternoon temps dropping into the 30s

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We have recorded wind gusts 50-55 mph along the lakeshore.

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For the latest details on the weather in West Michigan, head to the FOX 17 Weather page.

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