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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Capital Region International Airport (KLAN)

Lat: 42.78°NLon: 84.6°WElev: 856ft.

A Few Clouds

83°F

28°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 2 Jul 9:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lansing MI

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 10:37am until July 2, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 10:37am until July 2, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 95. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 89 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 95. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Independence Day
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lansing MI
 42.71°N 84.57°W (Elev. 856 ft)
Last Update:
10:11 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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