Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. 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 Fog/Mist

49°F

9°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 26 Mar 4:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 58. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 27. North wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. North northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Light northwest wind becoming west southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 58. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 27. North wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. North northeast wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Light northwest wind becoming west southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.67°W (Elev. 620 ft)
4:03 pm EDT Mar 26, 2026
5pm EDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 2, 2026
 
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