Showers and Storms Expected for Southwest Michigan Today

Afternoon rain and cooler temperatures on the way as cold front moves through.

Rain and Cooler Air: Weather Shift Coming to Southwest Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Issued by the National Weather Service at 3:39 AM EDT on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Grand Rapids forecasts showers and isolated thunderstorms for Southwest Michigan this afternoon as a cold front moves through the region. The rain will bring a shift to cooler and drier conditions by Monday, with additional rain chances early in the week.

Showers and Storms This Afternoon

A cold front currently moving across central Wisconsin will continue to progress eastward, bringing showers and a few isolated thunderstorms to Southwest Michigan this afternoon and evening. Rainfall amounts of around a quarter to half an inch are expected before the front passes, with isolated spots receiving up to an inch.

• Timing: Showers will develop around 2 PM to 5 PM, with the heaviest rain likely between 4 PM and 8 PM.
• Storm Potential: While thunderstorms are possible, the threat of severe weather is low due to limited instability in the atmosphere.

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