GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The first week of May brought persistent showers to West Michigan. An omega block pattern kept low pressure parked over the Great Lakes for several days developing round after round of rain.
It’s among the top 10 wettest starts to May for Lansing (2nd), Big Rapids (6th), and Battle Creek (8th). Grand Rapids received 1.45″ during the first week of the month, resulting in the 14th-greatest total for that period in 133 years of record keeping.
As a result of our wet weather, drought has nearly been eliminated locally with a portion of Berrien county plus areas northeast of Grand Rapids reporting abnormally dry conditions — the least intense of the five classifications. Severe drought continues immediately west of Saginaw Bay.
A pattern shift will lead to more sunshine and limited chances for rainfall into the upcoming Mother’s Day holiday weekend. Temperatures will also be warmer in the 70s.
Storm Team 8 will share more about thunderstorms making their return next week in the 8-day forecast…