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

7NM SW Saugatuck MI

Marine Zone Forecast

Rest Of Tonight

North winds 5 to 10 knots veering northeast after midnight. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 2 feet.

Sunday

Northeast winds 5 to 15 knots backing north early in the afternoon. Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves around 1 foot.

Sunday Night

Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 to 2 feet.

Monday

Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots backing north early in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves 1 to 2 feet.

Monday Night

North winds 5 to 15 knots veering northeast after midnight. Mostly clear. Waves 2 to 3 feet.

Tuesday

Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots backing northwest in the late morning and afternoon. Sunny. Waves around 1 foot.

Wednesday

Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Mostly sunny. Waves less than 1 foot.

Thursday

Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Waves 1 to 2 feet.