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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

Battle Creek Executive Airport (KBTL)

Lat: 42.31°NLon: 85.24°WElev: 925ft.

Fair

46°F

8°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.8 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

Battle Creek MI

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 50. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 44. East wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. High near 51. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 50. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 44. East wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. High near 51. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Battle Creek MI
 42.31°N 85.23°W (Elev. 919 ft)
Last Update:
9:03 am EDT Mar 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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