Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Fog/Mist

49°F

9°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	SE 8 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint	49°F (9°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Wind Chill	46°F (8°C)
Last update	6 Mar 11:53 am EST

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Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport MI

Dense Fog Advisory March 6, 12:49pm until March 6, 01:00pm

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Dense Fog Advisory March 6, 12:49pm until March 6, 01:00pm
NOW until 1:00pm Fri
Dense Fog Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 64 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Heavy Rain
then Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 64 °F⇓
Showers and
Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 56 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 45 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 65 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 42 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog between 1pm and 3pm. High near 64. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Steady temperature around 61. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Temperature rising to near 64 by 10am, then falling to around 52 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 65.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Tuesday

Showers likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.