WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Weather Ready Meteorologist Gracyn Freund:
*Heat Advisory until 8 P.M. Wednesday: Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, Branch counties
The hottest days of the year so far are ahead today and Thursday, with highs in the upper 80s to around 90 and heat index temperatures between 90-100. Stay cool and hydrated if spending any time outside! There is also the potential for severe thunderstorms today and Thursday, and WEATHER READY ALERTS have been issued for both days to account for the storm threats and dangerous heat/humidity. West Michigan is in a SLIGHT RISK (level 2 out of 5) today and an ENHANCED RISK (Level 3 out of 5) on Thursday. Damaging winds is the primary threat today, however all severe weather hazards (damaging winds, hail, flooding, isolated tornadoes) will be possible on Thursday. Storms come to an end along the cold front Friday morning. Friday and Saturday will be cooler and less humid, with continued cooler temperatures in the 70s expected into next week. Scattered showers are possible Sunday, Monday and Tuesday…