
A Moderate Risk of severe thunderstorms (level 4 of 5) is in the outlook across portions of the Midwest today. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes and frequent lightning with heavy rainfall are in the forecast. Meanwhile, dangerous heat across the southern Plains into the Great Lakes, mid-Atlantic and Northeast will expand into Friday. Risk for wildfires for the central Rockies and Sacramento Valley. Read More >

Forecasts and NWS Headlines:


Helpful Links:
West Michigan Snowfall Forecast
Scientific Forecast Discussion


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Links:
Helpful Links:
West Michigan Snowfall Forecast
Scientific Forecast Discussion
Most Recent Hazardous Winter Weather Product
MDOT's interactive MI Drive Map
Submit precipitation type reports via the mPing app
Local Temperature and Precipitation Table issued twice daily at 7 am/pm EST or 8am/pm EDT
Local CoCoRaHS Precipitation Reports
National Weather Service Offices in Gaylord and Detroit.
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