Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (KAZO)

Lat: 42.23°NLon: 85.55°WElev: 863ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.9 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 9 Mar 8:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Portage MI

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 53. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm.  Low around 45. East wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 55. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers likely after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 53. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 45. East wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 55. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Portage MI
 42.2°N 85.59°W (Elev. 860 ft)
9:03 am EDT Mar 9, 2026
9am EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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