Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Capital Region International Airport (KLAN)

Lat: 42.78°NLon: 84.6°WElev: 856ft.

Fog/Mist

60°F

16°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 11:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Dewitt MI

Flood Warning April 17, 12:55pm until April 20, 02:00am
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Flood Warning
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    Flood Warning April 17, 12:55pm until April 20, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Mon

    Flood Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 49. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers likely.  Temperature rising to near 61 by 8am, then falling to around 47 during the remainder of the day. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 49. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers likely. Temperature rising to near 61 by 8am, then falling to around 47 during the remainder of the day. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Dewitt MI
 42.84°N 84.58°W (Elev. 810 ft)
12:03 pm EDT Apr 17, 2026
12pm EDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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