Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Creek Executive Airport (KBTL)

Lat: 42.31°NLon: 85.24°WElev: 925ft.

Fog

46°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 6 Mar 9:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Climax MI

Dense Fog Advisory until March 6, 11:00am
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    Dense Fog Advisory until March 6, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Fri

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Today

    High: 66 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Showers
    and Areas Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 63. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Temperature rising to near 66 by 11am, then falling to around 57 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Areas of fog before 2pm. High near 66. South southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 63. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Temperature rising to near 66 by 11am, then falling to around 57 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 44.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Climax MI
 42.23°N 85.32°W (Elev. 965 ft)
9:03 am EST Mar 6, 2026
9am EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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