Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through 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.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Heavy Rain Fog/Mist

61°F

16°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	W 13 mph
Barometer	29.65 in (1003.8 mb)
Dewpoint	58°F (14°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	18 Apr 1:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Alto MI

Flood Warning April 18, 05:00am until April 23, 03:30pm

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Flood Warning

Overnight
Low: 45 °F
Showers
Saturday
High: 53 °F⇓
Showers
Likely then
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 46 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 48 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 35 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 66 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 43 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 45. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 46 by 11am. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 48.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.