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• Summer Sport Report: Sept. 3, 2026

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A hot and humid start to September will subside into Labor Day weekend. DIP IN DEW POINTS Dew points have held in the low to mid-70s for most of the week, favoring "feels-like" temperatures in the triple digits for most of West Michigan. Luckily, the heat begins to diminish into the weekend. While Saturday will likely still be a touch humid, Sunday and Monday will be pleasant. Dew points fall into the low 60s with high temperatures near 80 degrees. Storm Team 8 Forecast CALM WINDS, LOW WAVES The unofficial end of summer has arrived and it will be an excellent weekend to take the boat on the lake. Winds will be south turning west Friday, favoring wave heights up to 2 feet. Beginning on Saturday, an east wind will take over for most of the weekend, keeping waves under a foot. Green flags will fly at local beaches. WATER TEMPERATURES Thanks to September heat, water temperatures have remained slightly above-average for this time of year. Most local beaches are recording water temperatures in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees. On average, water temperatures fall sharply the last two week of September. Sign up for the Storm Team 8 daily forecast newsletter LINGERING RAIN CHANCES Nearly every day this week, pop-up showers and thunderstorms have formed in lower Michigan. With dew points near 70 degrees Friday, more rain is possible in the first half of the day. Inside woodtv.com: Radar An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible early Saturday, but most of the day is trending rather dry. A marginal risk (level 1) is in place south of I-94 on Friday, primarily for the morning hours. No severe weather is expected beyond that. The Summer Sport Report is sponsored by Toyota and Big Lake Brewing.

• Days are about to get way shorter in September: How much daylight we’re losing

  (NEXSTAR) –— The calendars have officially flipped to September, which means fall is basically upon us, bringing the prospect of cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and, unfortunately, shorter days. At least, the days will start feeling shorter. They still have 24 hours in them, as they always do. But we're about to see less and less daylight as the month goes on. Through September's end, some parts of the country will lose more than an hour of daylight compared to where they stand now. In many cases, sunsets will start happening before 7 p.m., a trend that won't change for months. No more sunsets before 5 p.m.? How permanent daylight saving would change winter It's all because of Earth's tilt and orbit. During this time of year, the sun hits the northern hemisphere more indirectly, reducing how much daylight we get. It's those living in the northern portions of the U.S. that stand to lose the most daylight through September. Bismarck, North Dakota, for example, will have lost about 95 minutes of daylight by the time October begins. Further west in Portland, Oregon, Sept. 30 will be about one and a half hours shorter than Sept. 1. The interactive table below shows how much daylight 60 U.S. cities will lose this month: (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})(); The best off is Honolulu, Hawaii, where there is only about a 34-minute difference in the amount of daylight the city sees between the start and end of September. Its lack of lost sunlight was a contributing factor in the state's decision to observe standard time year-round. Between now and the day that every other clock in the U.S. falls back to standard time, the aforementioned cities will have lost about twice the daylight they lose in September alone. Through October, Bismarck's daylight will decline by about 96 minutes – combined with September, that's a loss of more than three hours of daylight by Nov. 1. These 30 occupations could see the fastest job decline in the next decade: Labor Department Nov. 1 will, in a way, be the longest day of the year. At 2 a.m., our clocks are set to "fall back" to 1 a.m., essentially giving us an extra hour in the day. That long day may be nonexistent, though, should the Senate pass the Sunshine Protection Act upon returning from recess. The bill, which has received President Trump's support since passing through the House, would make daylight saving time permanent. While you would notice an impact, the move would not add to the amount of daylight hours we experience during winter. Unless the Senate takes up and passes the Sunshine Protection Act soon, you can expect your clocks to fall back an hour on Nov. 1.

• Heat pushes some schools to dismiss early Wednesday

  HUDSONVILLE, Mich. (WOOD) — West Michigan schools have been dealing with high temperatures, making changes to adapt to the heat. Schools like Grand Haven, Union City and Hudsonville all dismissed early Wednesday. If not for the early dismissal, Baldwin Street Middle School would have had its second full day of the year. It had half days when it started last week. “The second floor is pretty warm,” Hudsonville Public Schools Superintendent Doug VanderJagt said of the middle school. School districts shorten classes Wednesday He said most of the district's 13 buildings do not have air conditioning. “Teachers make accommodations, which is great. Some have taken their classes outside in the shade to get more air movement. Some have maybe moved the classroom maybe to the media center or to a classroom that might have air condition when there's not classes in there,” VanderJagt said. “Yesterday, the buildings were a little bit cooler in the morning, not cold, but they were cooler, so by the time it started warming up around 2 or 3 o'clock, that's really when we hit dismissal at our secondary buildings and our elementary schools shortly after that.” A window is cracked at Hudsonville's Baldwin Street Middle School on Sept. 2, 2026. An empty classroom at Hudsonville's Baldwin Street Middle School on Sept. 2, 2026. A fan blows inside Hudsonville's Baldwin Street Middle School on Sept. 2, 2026. The weather is also affecting sports practices and other activities. “We had to cancel one event this afternoon because it was just too hot. We've canceled a couple practices and then we've had several that have moved indoors. We do have some facilities that are air conditioned that are large enough,” VanderJagt said. For those that are having practices, there are precautions athletic trainer Ben Fodrill with Corewell Health said coaches can take: “If we're just going to drink a ton of water right before practice, that's not going to be as beneficial as a little bit throughout the day and honestly the days leading up,” Fodrill said. Storm Team 8 Forecast He recommend taking more hydration breaks and avoiding practicing during the hottest part of the day. If there is a problem, trainers say there are some serious signs to look for. “Dizziness is a big one that's going to be, hey, maybe this is the time for a person to take a little time back inside or a little bit of a break. If they start to feel nauseous, that's another important one and then if they really start to get muscle fatigue,” Fodrill said. The superintendent said students will be back for a full day Thursday.

• Ask Ellen: If Earth’s shadow isn’t the cause of moon phases, what is?

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A common misconception is that moon phases are caused by Earth's shadow. The nearly 30-day cycle of the moon around the Earth is credited with the changing phases. Moon Phases vs. Lunar Eclipses: Why They Look Similar but Are Actually Very Different Moon phases and lunar eclipses may seem similar because they both change the Moon's appearance. However, they happen for entirely different reasons. Moon phases are caused by changing viewing angles. Lunar eclipses are caused by Earth's shadow. This is why the moon phases occur every month in a predictable pattern as we view different portions of the Moon's sunlit side. Lunar eclipses happen only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align perfectly enough for Earth's shadow to sweep across the Moon. Moon Phases Are About Perspective The most important thing to understand about moon phases is that they are not caused by Earth's shadow. The moon is quite far away from planet Earth. In fact, you could fit 30 "earths" in between the earth and the moon. Because of this vast distance, the moon is able to catch the rays of the sun and reflect it back to planet earth throughout its 30 day orbit. As the Moon orbits Earth, we see different amounts of its sunlit half. Sometimes we see nearly all of the illuminated side, producing a full moon. Other times we see only a thin slice, creating a crescent moon. The Moon itself isn't changing. Our viewing angle is. Lunar Eclipses Are About Shadows A lunar eclipse is a completely different phenomenon. During a lunar eclipse, Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon. When that happens, Earth's shadow falls across the Moon. This is why the Moon appears red during an eclipse, but not during a typical moon phase. This can only happen during a Full Moon, when the Moon is opposite the Sun in our sky. As the Moon passes through Earth's shadow, it may gradually dim, darken, or even turn a deep reddish color. Why Doesn't a Lunar Eclipse Happen Every Full Moon? This is another common question. If every lunar eclipse requires a Full Moon, why don't we get one every month? The answer lies in the Moon's orbit. The Moon's orbit around Earth is tilted by about five degrees relative to Earth's orbit around the Sun. Most months, the Full Moon passes slightly above or below Earth's shadow. Only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon line up almost perfectly does a lunar eclipse occur. In other words, every lunar eclipse happens during a Full Moon, but not every Full Moon becomes a lunar eclipse.

• School districts shorten classes Wednesday ahead of rising temperatures

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — School districts across West Michigan are taking precautions ahead of Wednesday’s rising temperatures. Grand Haven Area Public Schools announced that the district would issue a half-day dismissal for K-8 buildings, Central High School and Duneside. Grand Haven High School will have its usual early release Wednesday schedule, according to the district.  Storms and heat continue as September begins High temperatures Tuesday were in the upper 80s with heat index values in the upper 90s to 100 across West Michigan. Similar conditions are forecast for Wednesday with the hottest temperatures expected in the afternoon. A Heat Advisory has been issued for counties nearest the Indiana State line, where heat index values may exceed 100 degrees. Union City Community Schools announced on its social media page that schools would have a half day.  “Students who attend centers in the afternoon will still have buses provided for them to attend as normal as those buildings have air conditioning,” the district wrote. “For students participating in after-school activities, activity leaders and coaches will communicate directly with families regarding any changes to practices or schedules due to the weather.” Additionally, Hudsonville Public Schools announced it would also hold a half-day of school Wednesday. The district said sports activities in the afternoon could be modified based on the heat index. The athletic department is expected to provide additional information Wednesday, according to the district. 

• Storms and heat continue as September begins

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A hot and humid week is in store for West Michigan, fueling the potential of ongoing storms. Inside woodtv.com: Radar With dew points near 70 degrees, feels-like temperatures will reach the triple digits in some spots. A heat advisory is in place along the state line until 8:00 p.m. A few isolated storms still may be able to form due to all of the moisture in the region. The greater threat of a storm or two will be Tuesday night and Wednesday. Areas north and east of Grand Rapids will have a higher chance of storm activity. The overall chance is low as a level 1 (marginal) risk remains in place. Here's the current Storm Prediction assessment of the potential risk of severe storms for the next 48 hours. Download the free Storm Team 8 weather app Wednesday will be quite similar to Tuesday in terms of temperature. Highs will reach near 90 degrees with feels-like temperatures nearing the triple digits. Humidity remains in place with dew points near 70 degrees. Rain chances will continue through Saturday. Expect a slow drop in humidity through the holiday Labor Day appears to be much more comfortable with a pattern change, sunshine, and a humidity drop. Stay with Storm Team 8 for the latest.

• Photos: Partial lunar eclipse over West Michigan

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — News 8 viewers from all around the region captured photos of the partial lunar eclipse that could be seen Thursday evening into early Friday morning. Partial lunar eclipse visible over West Michigan Thursday night It began around 9:24 p.m. and then reached its peak at 12:12 a.m. the moon took on a reddish tint during the phenomenon. West Michigan had good weather for viewing overnight, with skies mostly clear and temperatures in the 60s. Did you snap a good photo? Share it with us at woodtv.com/reportit.

• Summer Sport Report: August 27, 2026

  EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — West Michigan felt like fall earlier this week, as high temperatures held in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees. Summer isn't over just yet with the official start of fall over three weeks away. WEEKEND WARM UP A slight warm up is inbound for the weekend with high temperatures approaching the upper 70s and low 80s at the lakeshore. Plenty of sunshine is expected as well, especially on Friday. The end of August and early September is favoring above average temperatures. This means the 80s will be sticking around for at least a little while longer. STEADY WATER TEMPERATURES Lake Michigan's average water temperature for the end of August is 70 degrees. Most beaches have been reporting in the mid 60s to low 70s this week. So far this summer, the average water temperature in Lake Michigan has been just over 65 degrees. When looking back at the last 30 years, the average lake temperature during that timeframe is typically slightly cooler, right around 64 degrees. CHOPPY WATERS While this may be one of the last weekends to enjoy the boat, wave heights are going to rise throughout the weekend. While Friday will be quiet with green flags flying at local beaches, a southwest wind picks up on Saturday favoring wave heights at 2 to 4 feet. This pattern continues into Sunday with a strong south wind, which will likely prompt red flags to fly at local beaches. SUNDAY RAIN The first half of the weekend is trending dry with a system set to move in late Saturday. Rain chances look prominent on Sunday. At this time, severe weather is not expected. The Summer Sport Report is sponsored by Toyota and Big Lake Brewing.

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Chief Meteorologist Ellen Bacca (and husband Mark) welcomed their first child over the weekend, with the birth of Piper Sunny. Check out these sweet pictures<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hurricane Lee continues to slowly track toward the United States. Click here for the latest on intensity and path<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday brought plenty of sunshine and calm conditions. Bill’s Blog dives into what is currently the calmest day of 2023.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEATHER WEAR<\/strong>
Rain Jacket
Umbrella<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TODAY<\/strong>
Widespread Rain Developing
Pockets of Locally Heavy Rain
HIGH:<\/strong> 67
LOW:<\/strong> 55
WINDS: SE 5-10 mph<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUNRISE<\/strong> 7:17 a.m.
SUNSET<\/strong> 7:59 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TODAY<\/strong> Take along the rain jacket and umbrella as you head out the door, as widespread rain will be rolling through the area today. The most concentrated rain will prevail during the morning hours, with the rain becoming more scattered in nature late in the day. Amounts will range from 0.10-0.50+ and will likely be localized. Otherwise, expect overcast skies and highs in the mid-upper 60s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TUESDAY<\/strong> – WEDNESDAY<\/strong> Scattered showers continue for most of Tuesday before tapering off Wednesday morning. Cooler temperatures arrive with highs in the low to mid-60s. It will be breezy as winds come from the north at 10-20 mph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THURSDAY <\/strong> Cool and quiet conditions will prevail with more sunshine and highs in the mid-upper 60s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRIDAY <\/strong> Plenty of sunshine is on tap, with slightly warmer air returning to the area. Afternoon highs will reach the mid-70s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEEKEND WEATHER<\/strong> Sunshine will continue to dominate over the weekend, with highs in the low-mid 70.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LOOKING AHEAD<\/strong> The overall pattern remains mostly dry and warmer than “average” into the fourth week of September, with the 8 to 14 day outlook placing West Michigan in a drier and warmer-than-normal pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n