According to published outlooks by the NWS Storm Prediction Center, parts of West Michigan will be under multiple risks for severe storm development from Monday evening into Wednesday morning. 

Multiple different forecast models show storms hitting the state, in our listening network area, between 11:00 A.M. until 11:00 P.M. on Tuesday. Main risks with the storm include damaging winds a well as a slightly elevated risk for hail. Tornado development is currently unlikely with this system, but varying factors in the atmosphere based on Monday’s storms in Minnesota and Wisconsin could elevate the risk under certain circumstances.

Tuesday’s weather forecast has put all the lower peninsula under a Level 2 “Slight Risk” for storms. On Monday, which is valid until Tuesday morning at 8:00 A.M., Level 2 risks will be in effect for Kent, Lake, Newaygo, Mecosta, and Montcalm County. For Wednesday as of now, areas in Clare, Isabella, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, and Osceola County will also be in a “Slight Risk.”

Current forecasts are still uncertain, but secondary arrangements for outdoor activities is recommended. Follow the Big Rapids Daily News for severe weather alerts on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Listen in to WBRN for hourly weather forecasts on 1460 AM, 96.5 and 107.7 FM, WBRN.com, and the WBRN mobile app.