Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Fog

46°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 6 Mar 9:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

Dense Fog Advisory until March 6, 11:00am
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    Dense Fog Advisory until March 6, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Fri

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Today

    High: 65 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4am.  Steady temperature around 62. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm.  Temperature rising to near 64 by 10am, then falling to around 52 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Patchy fog before 3pm. High near 65. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4am. Steady temperature around 62. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Temperature rising to near 64 by 10am, then falling to around 52 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Showers likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.67°W (Elev. 620 ft)
10:03 am EST Mar 6, 2026
10am EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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