Storm possible today, area under weather advisory

The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com.

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a significant weather advisory for the area. At 9:33 a.m. radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Hesperia to Belding to St. Johns to Williamston, moving northeast at 30 mph.

Frequent dangerous cloud to ground lightning and brief heavy downpours are likely with these storms.

In a separate advisory, a river flood advisory is still in effect for the Pere Marquette River at Scottville Riverside Park.

Today’s weather, Monday, May 12, 2014. Thunderstorms likely this morning. Then the chance of scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. A few storms may be severe. High near 70 F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.

Sunset: 9:02 p.m. 

Tonight. Variably cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. A few storms may be severe. Low 58 F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Sunrise: 6:22 a.m. 

Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, mainly cloudy during the afternoon with a few showers. High 58 F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Tuesday night. Sunset: 9:03 p.m. Cloudy with a low of 44 F. Wind W at 9 mph. Chance of rain 10%.