NWS Issues Special Weather Statement for Grand Rapids and Muskegon as Strong Thunderstorms Race East at 48 MPH Through Kent and Ottawa Counties
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Special Weather Statement valid until 5:15 AM EDT Tuesday, April 14, 2026, covering Muskegon, Ottawa, and Kent Counties as strong thunderstorms race eastward at 48 mph. Over 712,000 people are currently under this statement, with Grand Rapids, Forest Hills, Walker, Northview, and Comstock Park among the top cities directly in the path of the incoming storm activity.
Strong Storms Racing East at 48 MPH
The storm cluster is moving rapidly eastward, meaning impact times will be short and conditions can change very quickly. Radar is showing intense red and orange returns indicating heavy rainfall cores currently pushing through Kent and Ottawa Counties with additional cells moving through southeastern Muskegon County.
The fast storm movement means residents have very little time between the first signs of approaching weather and the arrival of the strongest conditions. Stay indoors and away from windows until the line passes through.
Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon Counties Most Impacted
Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Kent, northeastern Ottawa, and southeastern Muskegon Counties through 5:15 AM. Grand Rapids, Forest Hills, Walker, Northview, Grand Haven, and Greenville all fall within the statement zone.
Monitor updated alerts until the all-clear is issued for your specific county. Stay with NapervilleLocal.com for the latest weather updates and local forecast coverage.
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