Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (KAZO)

Lat: 42.23°NLon: 85.55°WElev: 863ft.

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed S 13 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 23 Apr 1:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Kalamazoo MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 75. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 75. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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Point Forecast:
Kalamazoo MI
 42.29°N 85.58°W (Elev. 781 ft)
2:20 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
2pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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