GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Storm Team 8 says the stage is set for severe storms for Michigan on Wednesday, especially east of US-131. Meteorologist Terri Deboer said the biggest threat is for damaging winds. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla. has issued a “Moderate” risk for parts of our viewing area.
As of 11:45am, these West Michigan counties are under a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: Allegan, Barry, Kalamazo, Kent, and Ottawa.
The following counties are under a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH: Kent, Calhoun, Ionia, Mecosta, Montcalm, and Muskegon.
Storm Team 8 predicts the eastern part of our state is more likely to see widespread severe weather on Wednesday, even our lakeshore areas need to be on the lookout for a sudden severe storm.
They said the most likely time frame for storms to form for our area is from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The storms are being fueled by a cold front that collided with the remnant, tropical air mass left over from Cristobal. The incoming cold front will act as a trigger; kicking up several strong to severe storms during the afternoon and early evening.
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