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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.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

53°F

12°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NW 16 G 33 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 31 Mar 4:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 62. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Low around 36. North wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. North northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 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 29 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 wind around 14 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

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

    High: 65 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 62. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Low around 36. North wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. North northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 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 29 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 wind around 14 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 50. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
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. 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
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.67°W (Elev. 620 ft)
Last Update:
4:03 pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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