Grand Rapids, Michigan – Summer heat and hazy skies are making a comeback across Grand Rapids and much of western Michigan, just as an air quality alert remains in effect heading into the weekend. Residents can expect highs pushing into the upper 80s and low 90s through early next week, with health agencies urging extra caution for anyone sensitive to poor air quality.
According to the National Weather Service and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, widespread haze will develop Saturday afternoon and persist through Sunday night, especially in Grand Rapids, Holland, Muskegon, and Kent and Ottawa counties. An air quality alert remains active, with ozone and particulate levels expected to rise under the stagnant, sunny weather pattern.
Outdoor activity should be limited—especially for children, older adults, and those with heart or respiratory issues. Stay hydrated, avoid strenuous tasks during peak heat, and keep windows closed if you notice smoky or hazy conditions.
Drivers along I-96, US-131, and local roads may notice reduced visibility, especially overnight when haze thickens.
Warm, mostly sunny conditions are set to linger, with highs near 89°F by Thursday. Further air quality advisories could be issued as heat and haze persist.
Five Day Forecast for Grand Rapids, Michigan:
- Saturday: Sunny, widespread haze after noon. High 83°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, light haze possible. High 85°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 87°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 87°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 88°F.
