A Level 1 "Marginal Risk" has been put in place for various parts of our listening area Friday morning, as a squall line of thunderstorms has formed in parts of Iowa and Wisconsin.

Landfall for the storm is expected to hit the west coast of the state as early as 7:00 A.M. The threat will be in place until possibly 1:00 P.M. Main hazards include damaging winds and intense rainfall, while there will be less risk for tornadoes and hail.

Portions of Clare, Isabella, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, and Osceola are included in the "Level 1" classification. re severe weather is like in the southern "thumb" region by Lake Huron.

For up to date weather forecasts, listen in to WBRN at the top of the hour.