Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Capital Region International Airport (KLAN)

Lat: 42.78°NLon: 84.6°WElev: 856ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 3 Aug 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Lansing MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a steady temperature around 79. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a steady temperature around 79. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Lansing MI
 42.69°N 84.6°W (Elev. 876 ft)
1:16 pm EDT Aug 3, 2026
1pm EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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