A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Kent and Montcalm Counties until 9:00 P.M. Sunday.

This watch comes in light of an intensifying squall line of storms that will cross into the West Michigan after around 5:00 P.M. The system is expected to move in the northeast direction.

According to the National Weather Service, primary threats include scattering damaging wind gusts of up to 75 MPH, possible one-inch diameter hail, and the chance for an isolated tornado.

Cities included within this watch include Cedar Springs, Edmore, Grand Rapids, Greenville, Howard City, Kent City, Lakeview, Rockford, Sheridan, Sparta, and Stanton.

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