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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Paul C Miller/Sparta Airport (K8D4)

Lat: 43.13°NLon: 85.68°WElev: 775ft.

Mostly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.77 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 13 May 4:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Grand Rapids MI

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67. North northwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67. North northwest wind around 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Grand Rapids MI
 43.01°N 85.63°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
4:03 am EDT May 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT May 13, 2026-6pm EDT May 19, 2026
 
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