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Strong to severe storms possible this afternoon in West Michigan

It's time to remain weather aware as strong to low-end severe storms are possible.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After a beautiful weekend strong to low-end severe storms are possible this afternoon.

Along and south of I-96 is under a slight risk for severe storms, level 2 of 5. While the potential for severe storms is low, if we do see storm development it will be heavy bursts of rain and gusty winds. A very low-end possibility of hail or a spin-up. North of I-96 will likely remain mainly quiet but have still been placed under a marginal risk for severe weather, a level 1 of 5. That means an isolated severe storm potential. 

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We will be mainly watching for gusty winds as these storms work through, especially in areas south of I-96. In order for a storm to be deemed severe, it needs to be 58mph+ winds, 1 inch in diameter or larger of hail, or a tornado. 

Credit: 4 PANEL SEVERE WX BREAKDOWN

You should have a way to receive weather alerts that will wake you up if necessary, such as a NOAA weather radio.  

If you have an iPhone, go to:

  • Settings
  • Notifications
  • Scroll to the bottom to Government Alerts
  • Turn on Emergency Alerts and Public Safety Alerts

Stay weather aware with 13 ON YOUR SIDE's Weather App for the latest details as we head throughout the day. 

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