Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 3 Aug 4:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 61. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.67°W (Elev. 620 ft)
5:03 pm EDT Aug 3, 2026
5pm EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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