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Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Light Rain and Breezy

59°F

15°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SW 21 G 31 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Apr 3:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

Flood Warning April 9, 03:59am until April 9, 08:00pm
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Flood Warning
  •  
    Flood Warning April 9, 03:59am until April 9, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Flood Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a slight chance of showers between 9am and 10am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 61. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 43. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly before 7am. High near 56. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 56. South southwest wind around 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a slight chance of showers between 9am and 10am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 61. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 43. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers, mainly before 7am. High near 56. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.67°W (Elev. 620 ft)
Last Update:
3:03 am EDT Apr 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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