Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Light Rain and Windy

69°F

21°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SW 30 G 44 mph
Barometer 29.74 in (1006.5 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 5:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport MI

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm.  Steady temperature around 63. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Low around 36. North wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 34. East wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then showers between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 66. East wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm. Steady temperature around 63. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Low around 36. North wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 34. East wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then showers between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 66. East wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport MI
 42.89°N 85.53°W (Elev. 797 ft)
5:46 am EDT Mar 31, 2026
5am EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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