Grand Rapids, Mich. – Western Michigan could see a round of thunderstorms Saturday before skies clear and a stretch of calmer weather takes hold into next week. Temperatures will swing between the low 80s and low 70s, with cooler nights ahead.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, scattered showers and storms are possible after 11 a.m. Saturday, with gusts reaching 22 mph. The chance of rain is 40 percent, but conditions will quickly improve by Saturday night as skies turn mostly clear.
Sunday looks to bring a sharp change, with sunshine and highs in the lower 70s. Winds may pick up slightly, reaching gusts of 24 mph, but overall conditions will remain pleasant. By Monday, only a slim 30 percent chance of showers lingers through early afternoon before the region turns mostly sunny again.
Drivers and outdoor planners should be mindful of slick roads Saturday afternoon, especially during heavier downpours, before conditions improve in time for Sunday activities across Grand Rapids, Holland, and Kalamazoo.
The NWS says a run of mostly sunny days will extend into midweek, with highs near 70 and overnight lows dipping into the upper 40s, a reminder of late summer cooling in the region.
Five Day Forecast for Grand Rapids, MI
- Saturday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. High near 80.
- Sunday: Sunny with highs near 72. Breezy at times.
- Monday: 30% chance of showers before 2 p.m., then mostly sunny. High near 68.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with highs around 71. Overnight lows near 49.
- Wednesday: Sunny and mild, high near 78.
