Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 13 Aug 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Calm wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.67°W (Elev. 620 ft)
1:16 pm EDT Aug 13, 2026
1pm EDT Aug 13, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 19, 2026
 
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