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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

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NW 13 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 13 May 5:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 41. North 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 68. North northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 8 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 71. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °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 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 41. North northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68. North northwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
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 81.
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 87.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.67°W (Elev. 620 ft)
Last Update:
6:03 am EDT May 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT May 13, 2026-6pm EDT May 19, 2026
 
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