Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Grand Rapids, MI ∙ Lansing, MI ∙ Kalamazoo, MI ∙ Wyoming, MI ∙ Battle Creek, MI ∙ Eaton Rapids, MI ∙ Lacota, MI ∙ Spring Lake, MI ∙ Hudsonville, MI ∙ Grand Rapids Gerald R Ford Intl Airport, MI

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 522 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 ...Reduced Visibility From Smoke For The Morning Commute... What... Widespread smoke persists across the area this morning, with observations and webcams showing scattered visibilities below a mile, as low as under one half mile at times. Impacts... Reduced visibilities likely to persist through the morning commute. Precautionary/Prepardness Actions... Excercise caution while driving and be prepared for variable visibilities. Additional Information... Air quality is also poor areawide Thursday. See the latest Air Quality Alert for details.

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