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

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (KAZO)

Lat: 42.23°NLon: 85.55°WElev: 863ft.

Fog

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 6 Mar 7:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Plainwell 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

    Showers and
    Areas Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Steady temperature around 63. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Temperature rising to near 65 by 11am, then falling to around 54 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 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Areas of fog before 2pm. High near 66. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Steady temperature around 63. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Temperature rising to near 65 by 11am, then falling to around 54 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 80%. 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 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
Plainwell MI
 42.44°N 85.66°W (Elev. 712 ft)
8:03 am EST Mar 6, 2026
8am EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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