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Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Partly Cloudy

59°F

15°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.3 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 May 8:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

East Grand Rapids MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. East wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 71. East wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers. Low around 52. East wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. East wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 71. East wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 52. East wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
East Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.61°W (Elev. 761 ft)
Last Update:
8:03 pm EDT May 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EDT May 20, 2026-6pm EDT May 27, 2026
 
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