Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport (KSAW)

Lat: 46.35°NLon: 87.4°WElev: 1220ft.

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 27 Apr 4:18 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ishpeming MI

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then showers likely.  Low around 41. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then showers likely. Low around 41. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ishpeming MI
 46.48°N 87.66°W (Elev. 1463 ft)
4:15 am EDT Apr 27, 2026
4am EDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm EDT May 3, 2026
 
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