West Michigan included in risk area for severe storms Friday

The active Spring weather pattern continues this week, with the potential for another strong storm system to produce another round of severe storms.

At this point, the Storm Prediction Center has included Central and Southern Lower Michigan in the Slight Risk Area (Level 2 out of 5) for severe storms on Friday.

The larger area of severe weather risk right along the front stretches all the way from Michigan to Texas.

When a risk area is issued so far in advance, it indicates confidence in the presence of atmospheric ingredients needed for severe storms: wind turning with height, lift (the cold front), energy (warm temperatures), and moisture…

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