Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Last Update: 1113 AM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026

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Grand Rapids, MI Local Forecast Office

7NM SW Saugatuck MI

Marine Zone Forecast

Rest Of Today

South winds around 10 knots. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 foot or less.

Tonight

South winds 10 to 20 knots. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 to 2 feet.

Friday

South winds 15 to 20 knots veering southwest early in the afternoon. Rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 2 feet.

Friday Night

West winds 10 to 15 knots veering northwest 15 to 20 knots in the late evening and overnight. Partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet after midnight.

Saturday

North winds 15 to 20 knots. Mostly sunny. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

Sunday

East winds 10 to 15 knots. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 foot or less.

Monday

Southeast winds 15 to 25 knots. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Waves 1 to 3 feet.