Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Last Update: 1011 PM EDT Sat Jul 4 2026

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Grand Rapids, MI Local Forecast Office

4NM W Muskegon MI

Marine Zone Forecast

Rest Of Tonight
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Mostly cloudy late in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves around 1 foot.
Sunday
Northeast winds 10 to 20 knots backing north early in the afternoon. Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 3 feet.
Sunday Night
Northeast winds 10 to 20 knots veering east in the late evening and overnight. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 to 3 feet.
Monday
Northeast winds 10 to 20 knots backing northwest early in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves 1 to 3 feet.
Monday Night
North winds 10 to 20 knots veering northeast 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Mostly clear. Waves 2 to 3 feet.
Tuesday
East winds 5 to 15 knots backing west in the late morning and afternoon. Sunny. Waves 1 foot or less.
Wednesday
Southwest winds around 10 knots. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 foot or less.
Thursday
Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Waves 2 to 3 feet.



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1011 PM EDT Sat Jul 4 2026
 
 

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