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Severe weather threat Monday will be accompanied by much-needed rain
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Key Points:
- A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for West Michigan until 8:00 p.m. Monday, with an enhanced risk level 3 for severe weather issued by the Storm Prediction Center.
- A line of thunderstorms is expected to develop between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m., bringing heavy rain and damaging straight-line wind gusts up to 75 mph, while the threat of tornadoes and hail remains low.
- Heavy rainfall, potentially exceeding an inch, is likely and will help alleviate the driest start to July in 30 years for the region.
- The Coast Guard Festival's Parade of Ships was canceled due to severe weather concerns, and beaches may be hazardous with waves rising 3 to 5 feet, posing risks to swimmers.
- After Monday, the next significant chance of rain is forecasted for Friday and Saturday.
