Extreme Heat and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from July 27, 12:45 PM EDT until July 27, 08:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	SW 7 mph
Barometer	29.77 in (1007.6 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	27 Jul 1:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

Severe T-storm Watch until July 27, 08:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until July 27, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 84 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Tuesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 84. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Wednesday Night

Clear, with a low around 61.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 88.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.