Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

January 2017 Summary

Weather Spotter Training

This January was locally our warmest since 2012 and warmer than 85-90% of Januaries on record. Gray sky was all too common: 22 days in Grand Rapids had no direct sunshine. There was less snow and more rain than usual. Places in southern Michigan even had a couple thunderstorms.

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This spring's weather spotter training schedule has been posted: weather.gov/grr/spottertraining

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Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

January Summary / Weather Spotter Training Classes Offered