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.

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 26 Apr 5:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. East southeast wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm.  Low around 52. South southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. East southeast wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 52. South southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.67°W (Elev. 620 ft)
6:03 am EDT Apr 26, 2026
6am EDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm EDT May 2, 2026
 
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