According to multiple local weather forecasts, West Central Michigan is expected to see a large amount of rain and storm development this evening into tomorrow morning. The main timeframe extends from as early as 6 P.M. until as late as 2 P.M. Tuesday.

The National Weather Service has listed various nearby counties for severe weather possibilities, including damaging winds and flooding. According to the Weather Prediction Center, or WPC, portions of Kent, Lake, Mecosta, Montcalm, and Newaygo County are under a Level 2 "Slight Risk" for excessive rainfall. This means there will be possibilities for flooding and flash flooding in low-lying areas, such as farm fields, rivers, streams, and valleys. Neighboring counties, such as Clare, Isabella, Osceola, and Wexford, are listed in a Level 1 "Marginal Risk" for excessive rainfall by the WPC.

In terms of convective systems, the Storm Prediction Center, or SPC, has listed portions of Kent County for a Level 1 "Slight Risk" for severe weather. This includes a 5-percent chance for damaging winds and hail with associated storms. Tornadoes are not likely with the current conditions. Other counties, including Clare, Isabella, Lake, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, Osceola, and Wexford, are under a general thunderstorm risk by the SPC.

Please be aware of potential excessive rainfall, flooding, and thunderstorms over the next 24 hours. Follow Big Rapids Daily News on social media for fair-hour updates for any severe weather in the area.