A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Ottawa, Kent and Ionia counties south until 10 p.m. Thursday. Damaging winds are the primary concern with any storms that develop. Most of West Michigan has been placed in a level 2 out of 5 severe risk by the Storm Prediction Center through Thursday night.

After a record-setting day of hot temps Friday (Philly hit 98°, breaking the record of 97), we'll get a bit of a break this weekend with temps back near normal Saturday and a bit below normal on Sunday.