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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Fog

54°F

12°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 12 Oct 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Big Rapids MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10pm and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light south southwest wind.
Columbus Day
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10pm and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Rapids MI
 43.71°N 85.48°W (Elev. 912 ft)
Last Update:
3:03 am EDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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