Much of the lower peninsula faces a slight (2/5) risk of severe storms Saturday. All modes of severe weather are possible.

A heat-busting forecast is on tap for late Wednesday, but so is the potential for severe weather across Michigan.

Michigan residents may want to plan their beach day on Sunday, July 20, as heavy rain, thunderstorms are predicted to develop on Saturday, July 19.

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Southeast Michigan faces the highest risk with downbursts capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 MPH and the potential for localized flooding from slow-moving storms.

Saturday July 19th is a First Alert Weather Day. The potential exists for s Saturday afternoon and early evening. Any thunderstorms could produce damaging winds, hail and possibly an isolated tornado.

Saturday is a FOX 17 Weather Ready Alert Day due to our severe weather chance. Wind and hail are the primary threats, but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out

We're tracking the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms to develop to our west Saturday morning, arriving in West Michigan midday.

High pressure keeps our skies clear this afternoon with temperatures in the upper 70's allowing for a comfortable day

Looking for today's weather in Michigan? Here are the live current conditions, from the National Weather Service doppler radar.

The National Weather Service said parts of southeast Michigan could see winds up to 60 miles per hour and pea-size hail on Saturday afternoon.