Possible Severe Weather

Monday was a warm and humid day across West Michigan with afternoon severe thunderstorms producing large hail north of Grand Rapids. Heavy downpours also flooded city streets. Temperatures soared into the mid 80s to around 90° with dewpoints in the 60s.

Monday night, after midnight, a round of strong thunderstorms will move up from the southwest. Temperatures will slip into the mid 60s to around 70° with dewpoints in the 60s. Winds will be south at 4-8 mph. Lake Michigan forecast: Winds: S 8-16 kts. Waves: 0-1'.

Tuesday will be partly cloudy, very warm and humid with more afternoon thunderstorms. According to the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) there is a Slight Risk of severe storms, with large hail and damaging winds the primary threats. Temperatures will be in the mid 80s inland and upper 70s to low 80s along the lakeshore with dewpoints in the 60s. Winds will be south at 8-16 mph inland and 5-15 mph along the lakeshore. Lake Michigan forecast: Winds: S 8-16 kts. Waves: 1-2'.

Tuesday night will be mostly cloudy, warm and humid with temperatures in the low to mid 60s. Winds will be south at 5-10 mph inland and 5-15 mph along the lakeshore.

Wednesday will be mostly cloudy and warm with showers and thunderstorms likely. Temperatures will be in the mid 70s. Winds will be southwest-west at 6-12 mph inland and west at 4-8 mph along the lakeshore.

Thursday will be mostly cloudy and cooler with showers likely. Temperatures will be in the mid 60s. Winds will be northeast at 8-16 mph.

Friday will be mostly sunny and cool with temperatures in the mid 60s. Winds will be northeast. Saturday will be partly sunny with showers possible to the south. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 60s. Winds will be northeast.

Sunday and Memorial Day will be mostly sunny and mild with temperatures in the upper 60s to around 70°. Winds will be southeast-south.

The 6-10 Day Outlook for Sun. May 26 through Thu. May 30 calls for above average temperatures and above average precipitation. Average highs are around 73-74° with average precipitation of .62".

The 8-14 Day Outlook for Tue. May 28 through Mon. May 30 calls for above average temperatures and above average precipitation. Average highs are around 73-75° with average precipitation of .90".

Make it a safe Tuesday!

Chief Meteorologist George Lessens