Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Partly Cloudy

66°F

19°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1007.8 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 11:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 74. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West northwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Breezy.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 74. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Breezy.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.67°W (Elev. 620 ft)
12:03 am EDT Apr 24, 2026
12am EDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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