Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Last Update: 333 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026

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Grand Rapids, MI Local Forecast Office

22NM WSW Pentwater MI

Marine Zone Forecast

Tonight

South winds 10 to 20 kt becoming southwest. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 3 ft.

Friday

Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt becoming south. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Friday Night

Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt veering to northwest 5 to 10 kt. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of showers overnight. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Saturday

Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Chance of showers in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Saturday Night

East winds 10 to 20 kt becoming south 10 to 15 kt. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms overnight. Waves 1 to 3 ft.

Sunday

South winds 10 to 15 kt veering to northwest 10 to 20 kt. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 3 ft.

Sunday Night

North winds 10 to 20 kt diminishing to 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 3 ft.

Monday

North winds 10 to 15 kt increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 3 ft.

Tuesday

East winds 5 to 10 kt becoming north. Waves 1 to 2 ft.