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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

A Few Clouds

88°F

31°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed S 9 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 29 Jun 5:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Mecosta MI

Extreme Heat Warning June 29, 06:15pm until July 2, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning June 29, 06:15pm until July 2, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 99. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 99. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Independence Day
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Mecosta MI
 43.57°N 85.31°W (Elev. 951 ft)
Last Update:
6:03 pm EDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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