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Isaias Expected To Be A Strong Hurricane Approaching The Northern Gulf Coast Friday

Isaias is expected to strengthen and be a strong hurricane when it approaches the northern Gulf Coast on Friday. Damaging hurricane-force winds and life-threatening storm surge impacts are expected Friday into Saturday. Isaias will bring heavy rainfall to the northern Gulf Coast and much of the Southeast U.S. Friday into the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

A Few Clouds

52°F

11°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 8 Oct 8:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Light southwest wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Columbus Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.67°W (Elev. 620 ft)
Last Update:
9:35 am EDT Oct 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Oct 8, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 14, 2026
 
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