Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes; Winter Weather in the Northern Tier

A slow moving front extending from the Great Lakes region into the Plains will bring snow, wintry mix, and ice accumulation north of the front from the Upper Midwest into New England, and severe weather and heavy rain south of the front. Scattered severe thunderstorms with damaging gusts, severe hail, and heavy rain are expected across parts of the Great Lakes/Midwest through tonight. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 31 Mar 10:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Kentwood MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 36. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 71. East southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 51. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 36. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. East southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 51. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Rain showers likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Kentwood MI
 42.9°N 85.64°W (Elev. 696 ft)
11:03 pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
11pm EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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