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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. 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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.1 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 12 Apr 4:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 11pm. Low around 59. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely before 8am, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 11pm. Low around 59. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers likely before 8am, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.67°W (Elev. 620 ft)
Last Update:
5:03 am EDT Apr 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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