Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

A Few Clouds

93°F

34°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	SW 20 G 30 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	2 Jul 3:53 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Bradley MI

Heat Advisory July 2, 08:00pm until July 3, 08:00pm

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 04:50pm until July 2, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 04:50pm until July 2, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
This Afternoon
High: 93 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Independence Day
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. West southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 96. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Independence Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.