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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 4:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 11pm. Low around 62. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers. High near 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 51. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 11pm. Low around 62. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers. High near 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 51. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
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Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.67°W (Elev. 620 ft)
Last Update:
5:03 am EDT Sep 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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