Strong to severe thunderstorms possible tonight

The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of West Michigan under a MARGINAL RISK for severe thunderstorms this evening and overnight. That is the lowest level category on the severe thunderstorm risk outlook map.

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The threat for severe thunderstorms will mainly be between 8 p.m. this evening through midnight...although a threat may continue to a lesser degree overnight. Hail and damaging wind gusts will be the primary concerns. Hail one inch in diameter is possible, along with wind gusts of 60 mph. At this point, the threat of a tornado remains unlikely.

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Showers and thunderstorms will travel from the west to east this evening, with the strongest thunderstorms developing after 6 p.m. Heavy downpours and frequent lightning will also be likely with this system.

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Rain will become more widespread overnight, lasting into Friday morning and midday. As of now, the severe weather threat will end about midnight. However, a few strong thunderstorms will be possible through 6 a.m. Friday.

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Are you curious on what the difference is between strong and severe thunderstorms? Click here for information on what makes a thunderstorm severe.

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