The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted parts of West Michigan for severe weather chances on Monday, March 30, and Tuesday, March 31.

Storm cells are expected to develop in parts of West Michigan after 11 p.m. Monday. The complex will bring a limited chance of isolated hail and damaging winds through about 7 a.m. Tuesday. Uncertainty about the atmospheric cap will determine storm severity. Current Storm Prediction Center outlooks, as of Sunday afternoon, March 29, have placed the entire Lower Peninsula in a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms.

More severe weather will be possible Tuesday as another line of storms crosses Lake Michigan after 3 p.m. and may continue through the evening. Damaging winds and hail will be the primary hazards with this system along an approaching cold front, while a conditional tornado risk will exist depending on wind shear. The Storm Prediction Center has placed areas south of the M-46 corridor in the Lower Peninsula in a slight risk (level 2 of 5). 

“Showers and storms will move into the region Monday night into Tuesday morning,” NWS Grand Rapids said on X. “The biggest threat is damaging hail in the strongest storms. Heavy downpours along with the large hail could be possible during Tuesday’s morning commute.”

Hourly WeatherEye forecasts can be heard at the top of the hour on WBRN via 96.5 FM, 1460 AM, WBRN.com and the WBRN mobile app. For more on the forecast, visit https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/forecast.