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 >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Fog/Mist

48°F

9°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 6 Mar 10:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ESE White Cloud MI

Dense Fog Advisory March 6, 11:48am until March 6, 01:00pm
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Dense Fog Advisory
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    Dense Fog Advisory March 6, 11:48am until March 6, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Fri

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Today

    High: 61 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3am.  Steady temperature around 58. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm.  Temperature rising to near 61 by 10am, then falling to around 50 during the remainder of the day. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Patchy fog before 2pm. High near 61. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3am. Steady temperature around 58. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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, mainly before 1pm. Temperature rising to near 61 by 10am, then falling to around 50 during the remainder of the day. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 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 33. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers before 1am, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles ESE White Cloud MI
 43.48°N 85.62°W (Elev. 810 ft)
11:03 am EST Mar 6, 2026
11am EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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