Grand Rapids, MI — Weekend drivers and residents across western Michigan should prepare for repeated rainfall and strong wind gusts starting Saturday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, showers will increase across Grand Rapids beginning midday Saturday, with a 60% chance of precipitation and wind gusts as high as 33 mph. The strongest winds are expected to sweep along key corridors like I-96 and US-131, potentially affecting weekend travel and visibility. Residents should secure outdoor items and monitor road conditions throughout the day.
Saturday’s high will hover near 64°F, dropping to 44°F overnight as more showers roll in. Sunday brings a 90% chance of steady rain, with daytime highs near 61°F. Rain and wet roadways will likely impact morning churchgoers, shoppers, and local traffic.
Winds will remain a concern throughout the weekend, particularly for high-profile vehicles along exposed stretches of highway. If driving, reduce speed and keep both hands on the wheel during gusty conditions.
By Monday, temperatures cool down with a high of only 43°F and lingering rain tapering off by afternoon. Monday night turns colder, dipping to 24°F under partly cloudy skies.
The extended forecast looks clearer midweek:
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high of 48°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, chance of rain and snow, high near 57°F.
- Thursday: Continued chance of showers, with highs staying in the upper 50s.
