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

Ironwood, Gogebic-Iron County Airport (KIWD)

Lat: 46.53°NLon: 90.13°WElev: 1230ft.

A Few Clouds

43°F

6°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 26 Apr 2:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wakefield MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 57. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 36. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 57. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 36. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wakefield MI
 46.47°N 89.93°W (Elev. 1549 ft)
2:37 pm CDT Apr 26, 2026
3pm CDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm CDT May 2, 2026
 
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