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Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

A Few Clouds

55°F

13°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed S 18 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 8 Apr 10:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

Flood Warning April 8, 11:52pm until April 9, 08:00pm
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Flood Warning
  •  
    Flood Warning April 8, 11:52pm until April 9, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Flood Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 59. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 42. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly before 8am. High near 54. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a steady temperature around 55. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 59. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 42. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers, mainly before 8am. High near 54. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.67°W (Elev. 620 ft)
Last Update:
11:03 pm EDT Apr 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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