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 >

7-Day Zone Forecast for Van Buren County (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Van Buren County
Issued by: National Weather Service Grand Rapids, MI
Last Update: 222 AM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026




Early This Morning: Partly 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 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

Today: Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

Tonight: Clear. Lows around 60. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.

Saturday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph increasing to 30 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Sunday: Rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny with a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

Monday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 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 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.

Wednesday Night: Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Thursday: Partly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.







Zone Forecast: Van Buren County

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