Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

A Few Clouds

59°F

15°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed E 14 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 9:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 52. South southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 52. South southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.67°W (Elev. 620 ft)
10:03 pm EDT Apr 26, 2026
10pm EDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm EDT May 3, 2026
 
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