Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Creek Executive Airport (KBTL)

Lat: 42.31°NLon: 85.24°WElev: 925ft.

Fog/Mist

45°F

7°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 5:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Athens MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of drizzle between 7pm and 1am.  Patchy fog after 7pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Drizzle and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Areas of fog before 11am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 66 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm.  High near 67. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of drizzle between 7pm and 1am. Patchy fog after 7pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. High near 67. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 35. West northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 45.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Athens MI
 42.11°N 85.25°W (Elev. 876 ft)
6:03 pm EST Mar 5, 2026
6pm EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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