Severe storms and even tornadoes are possible Thursday as the potential for record-breaking high temperatures create conditions favorable for a sever weather outbreak Thursday. . There's a possibility for strong to severe thunderstorms late in the day and into the evening hours.

Violent storms and long-lived tornadoes could hit the central and eastern U.S. through the weekend, bringing widespread damage, power outages, and dangerous travel conditions.

Strong to severe storms are expected in West Michigan from 8 p.m. this evening through midnight. All modes of severe weather are possible.