Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms will persist tonight across the Middle Mississippi Valley, producing damaging winds, large to very large hail and several tornadoes. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR)

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 12 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.62 in (1002.6 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Apr 3:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 7am and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 7am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport MI
 42.89°N 85.53°W (Elev. 797 ft)
3:26 am EDT Apr 28, 2026
3am EDT Apr 28, 2026-6pm EDT May 4, 2026
 
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