Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Overview

Between roughly 4 PM and 8 PM EDT on March 30, 2025, unusually severe thunderstorm wind gusts brought damage to much of Southwest and Mid Lower Michigan. The Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport reported a peak gust of 81 mph and Jackson County Airport reported a 96 mph gust. Eight tornadoes had been confirmed in the Grand Rapids forecast area, and twelve in the state of Michigan.

Tornado
Wind
Photos & Video
Radar
Storm Reports

Tornadoes

Eight Tornadoes have been confirmed as of April 8th, 2025

Caledonia Tornado

Belding Tornado

Muir Tornado

3E Rockford Tornado

Murray Lake Tornado

The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:

EF0 Weak 65-85 mph	EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph	EF2 Significant 111-135 mph	EF3 Severe 136-165 mph	EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph	EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph