Saturday July 19th is a First Alert Weather Day. The potential exists for s Saturday afternoon and early evening. Any thunderstorms could produce damaging winds, hail and possibly an isolated tornado.

Much of the lower peninsula faces a slight (2/5) risk of severe storms Saturday. All modes of severe weather are possible.

Daytime highs will be in the upper 70s and mid-to-low 80s, which is warmer than the past few days. With the humidity, it could feel a bit warmer out. Most of Friday will be partly cloudy to sunny, but this evening we are forecasting to see storms develop in western Siouxland.

How can authorities warn people of an incoming severe weather if they have no cell service or no cell phone? First Alert Meteorologist Nate Morris explores an option called NOAA Weather Radio.

Prepare for strong to severe thunderstorms across portions of Alberta and Saskatchewan through the second half of Saturday

A line of storms racing toward Chicago prompted Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for most area counties Wednesday afternoon. The greatest severe weather threat is hail, wind and isolated tornadoes.

Learn how Nextdoor app is enhancing emergency communication for residents with new real-time, hyper-local alerts for power outages and severe weather.

Saturday is a FOX 17 Weather Ready Alert Day due to our severe weather chance. Wind and hail are the primary threats, but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for northwestern Franklin County, Henry County, northeastern Jefferson County, eastern Oldham County, northern Shelby County, and southeastern Trimble County until 6 p.m. This means damaging winds, hail and frequent lightning are possible. Heavy downpours are also expected.