Per the NWS Storm Prediction Center, there is sizeable risk for severe storms in place for various parts of the state throughout the weekend and early next week. These outlooks were published at 5:00 A.M. Saturday morning.

Multiple mesoscale convective systems are being forecasted to hit the state of Michigan starting after 4:00 A.M. on Sunday and continue at varying times until potentially 11 P.M. on Monday night.

Sunday's risk outlook by the Storm Prediction Center places Kent, Montcalm, and Newaygo counties in a level 1 "Marginal Risk" for a potential squall line storm starting after 4:00 A.M and having last effects until possibly 2:00 P.M. This storm will have a main risk of damaging winds, potentially similar to the storm back on June 24. Hail and tornadoes are less likely in this system.

Monday's risk outlook by the Storm Prediction Center places Kent and Newaygo counties in a level 2 "Slight Risk" for a potential covective storm system happening later Monday evening into early Tuesday morning. Other surrounding counties, such as Isabella, Lake, Mecosta, Montcalm, Osceola, and Wexford, are listed in a level 1 "Marginal Risk." Damaging winds are the primary concern for this system, with risk for a hail and tornado being slightly higher than Sunday.

Multiple weather models and forecasts have low confidence in exact details for these systems, so please be alert to changing weather conditions and associated travel plans.

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