Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Last Update: 247 PM CDT Wed Mar 18 2026

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Grand Rapids, MI Local Forecast Office

22NM WSW Grand Haven MI

Marine Zone Forecast

Tonight
Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt becoming west 5 to 10 kt. Chance of rain overnight. Waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft subsiding to 2 to 4 ft.
Thursday
Northwest winds 5 to 10 kt becoming northeast. Chance of rain in the morning. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Thursday Night
North winds 5 to 10 kt veering to south. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Friday
South winds 10 to 15 kt becoming southwest. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Friday Night
Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt becoming north. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Saturday
Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt becoming south. Waves 2 to 4 ft.
Saturday Night
Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt veering to northwest to 30 kt. Waves 3 to 5 ft building to 6 to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft.
Sunday
North winds to 30 kt. Waves 8 to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft.
Monday
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt becoming north 10 to 20 kt. Waves 7 to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft subsiding to 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft.



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247 PM CDT Wed Mar 18 2026
 
 

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