Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Capital Region International Airport (KLAN)

Lat: 42.78°NLon: 84.6°WElev: 856ft.

Fog/Mist

50°F

10°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	SE 10 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint	47°F (8°C)
Visibility	2.00 mi
Wind Chill	46°F (8°C)
Last update	6 Mar 12:53 pm EST

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Lansing MI

This Afternoon
High: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 58 °F⇑
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 66 °F⇓
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 36 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Sunday
High: 57 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 67 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 57 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Temperature rising to around 62 by 7pm. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Temperature rising to near 66 by 11am, then falling to around 58 during the remainder of the day. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 67.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Tuesday

A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.