West Michigan is under a severe thunderstorm watch with cities experiencing heat indices of 100° or higher over 132,000 power customers in Michigan are without power due to recent storms the Storm Prediction Center reports a 15% risk of damaging wind gusts and large hail with an isolated tornado possible severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect in Wisconsin with 60 MPH gusts and pea-sized hail if storms continue over Lake Michigan they could bring severe gusts to West Michigan heat advisories and excessive heat warnings are in place with feels like temperatures reaching up to 110° residents are advised to stay indoors hydrate and check on vulnerable individuals such as pregnant women children the elderly and those with chronic illnesses stay tuned for updates on watches and warnings through various