A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for five West Michigan counties as storms blow through the area.
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Friday for Branch, Eaton, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties.
A Special Weather Statement has also been issued for Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Ottawa and Van Buren counties due to the possibility of scattered thunderstorms and hail.
Beginning at 3 a.m. and running through 8 p.m. Saturday, a Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for Allegan, Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa and Van Buren counties. This advisory includes a forecast of 1-3 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 35 mph that could cause whiteout conditions.