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Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Fog/Mist

71°F

22°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 5 Jul 1:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.67°W (Elev. 620 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 am EDT Jul 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Jul 5, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 11, 2026
 
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