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  • Understanding 'cap', which limits severe storms

    1 week ago | fox17online.com | Reece Cole

    WEST MICHIGAN — The Great Lakes, and Michigan specifically, are squarely in a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather the evening of Friday, April 18. A 2 out of 5 represents the highest likelihood for severe storms within this event, but still lacking some variables to have high confidence in the event development. For this wave of storms, the variable that may limit storms strength, or development as a whole, is what's known as the 'cap'.

  • Spring Cleaning: Car wash volume spikes with nicer weather

    1 week ago | fox17online.com | Reece Cole

    WEST MICHIGAN — As the snow coated and salty roads are a thing of the past, West Michigan now turns to mud, dust, and pollen in the air as Spring is in full swing. Pollen and dust are pesky, and quite visible, on cars. It's no surprise car washes see a seasonal spike to polish and scrub vehicles. "A good day in April is about like 1200 to 1300 cars." Says Tommy's Car Wash Manager Ethan Mayhew.

  • Cherry Blossoms set to bloom at Meijer Gardens

    1 week ago | fox17online.com | Reece Cole

    GRAND RAPIDS — Frederick Meijer Gardens are the place to be in the Spring as the weather gets warmer and flowers and trees start to bud, Unfortunately, a cool stretch of weather has delayed some of the most beautiful trees is in the gardens. West Michigan has seen cooler and wetter days through the first half of April. Grand Rapids has yet to see 70 degrees in April, as of the 15Th, and only four days have reach the 60 degree mark.

  • NWS confirms 14th tornado in Michigan this year

    2 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Reece Cole

    WEST MICHIGAN — The Grand Rapids National Weather Service has been busy since a line of storms whipped across the state on Sunday, March 30th. The Weather Service has been reviewing reported damage and completing surveys to confirm any possible tornado, and the latest one is in Kent County. Just east of Murray Lake, north of Lowell, was a 2.5 mile long EF-0 tornado spanning 300 yards wide, the largest of the three reported in Kent County from this event.

  • River levels nearing flood stage, but recede this week

    2 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Reece Cole

    From March 28 to April 5, Grand Rapids measured 3.11" of rain. Kalamazoo, in that same stretch, had over 5 inches of rain! This has spiked water levels across many rivers and streams. While the visuals of high waters, minor overflow of some ponds, and fast flowing river water in Grand Rapids is concerning, there is not as much need to panic this year compared to last. Below is a look at the grand River levels downtown and in Comstock Park as of Monday morning.

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Reece Cole
Reece Cole @RadarReeceWx
10 Apr 25

RT @TurellInsider: Dear Tigers fans, during Colt Keith’s first AB at Comerica Park next Thursday vs. the Royals we should give him a standi…

Reece Cole
Reece Cole @RadarReeceWx
31 Mar 25

March 30th's severe storms set a record for most Tornado warnings in a March on record! (data goes back to 1986) 🌪 March 2025 also sits tied for 3rd with the most T'storm warnings issued. 🌩 https://t.co/0chikeJHOv

Reece Cole
Reece Cole @RadarReeceWx
30 Mar 25

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued until 9:00 p.m. for West Michigan in the PINK shaded regions Tornado Watch issued until 8:00 p.m. for West Michigan in the YELLOW shaded regions Go to https://t.co/BRLWBW3Ke9 for more updates https://t.co/YqYhXzBF2d