Severe Thunderstorms from the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic Tonight; The Heat Continues in the Southern and Eastern U.S.
Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts and a few strong tornadoes are likely from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is outlooked for the Midwest. A widespread heat wave will peak in the South and East on Friday, with many temperature records expected to be broken. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Ionia County Issued by: National Weather Service Grand Rapids, MI Last Update: 533 AM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026 | |
| Early This Morning: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Today: Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Tonight: Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Saturday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 mph. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Chance of rain 80 percent. Sunday: Rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny with a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph increasing to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent. Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Monday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Wednesday: Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Wednesday Night: Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent. Thursday: Windy. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent. | |
| Zone Forecast: Ionia County | |
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