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

Michigan City Municipal Airport (KMGC)

Lat: 41.7°NLon: 86.82°WElev: 655ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 12 Oct 2:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE New Buffalo MI

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely.  Low around 54. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Windy.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 54. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Windy.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Very windy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE New Buffalo MI
 41.82°N 86.74°W (Elev. 577 ft)
2:29 pm EDT Oct 12, 2026
3pm EDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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