Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains and Midwest; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Severe thunderstorms will continue to be possible over parts of the northern Plains and upper Midwest through Saturday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flooding over a part of the Midwest today. Elevated to critical fire weather are expected today into this weekend over parts of the central Rockies and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 4 Jun 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 84. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am.  Low around 62. West southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am. Low around 62. West southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.67°W (Elev. 620 ft)
3:27 pm EDT Jun 4, 2026
3pm EDT Jun 4, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 10, 2026
 
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