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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ionia County Airport (KY70)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 85.06°WElev: 818ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.72 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 7:16 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Portland MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm.  Low around 39. East northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 46. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers after 2am.  Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow showers, mainly before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east after midnight.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 39. East northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust 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 slight chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers after 2am. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain and snow showers, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Portland MI
 42.84°N 84.88°W (Elev. 797 ft)
7:03 pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
7pm EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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