Grand Rapids woke Wednesday, November 4, under mostly cloudy skies and unusually mild air, with temperatures around 66 degrees early. But the warm spell is about to get a wet, blustery sendoff: rain showers are expected through late afternoon, with highs near 70 before temperatures cool Wednesday evening.
Showers And Gusty Winds Arrive Wednesday
The rain chance is 100%, with roughly a tenth to a quarter-inch possible. South-southwest winds around 13 mph may gust up to 30 mph, and after a brief late-morning lull, showers are expected to become more likely during the early-to-mid afternoon before easing by roughly 5 to 7 p.m.
A few stronger showers could produce an isolated lightning strike or brief 30- to 40-mph wind gust, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. No land-based watches or warnings are posted, but slick roads and a wet Wednesday commute are still likely, with a chance for showers Wednesday night.
Cooler, Showery Stretch Follows
Thursday looks markedly cooler, with rain showers likely and a high near 58 degrees. More showers continue Thursday night and Friday, when Grand Rapids is expected to top out around 50, though rainfall amounts should remain light.
Weekend Finally Dries Out
Weekend Finally Dries Out Saturday brings partly sunny skies and a high near 51, followed by a partly cloudy night near 34. Sunday rebounds to around 55 with only a slight rain chance, while Monday and Tuesday look mostly sunny and milder, with highs near 56 and 61.
The forecast marks a quick handoff from the unusually warm start to November to more seasonable fall weather. Tuesday's 75-degree setup was covered by Hoodline; Wednesday's rain and the cooler Thursday-Friday stretch now make the week look considerably more like November.
