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 >

Current conditions at

Ionia County Airport (KY70)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 85.06°WElev: 818ft.

Fog/Mist

46°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 6 Mar 11:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Clarksville MI

Dense Fog Advisory March 6, 11:55am until March 6, 01:00pm
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Dense Fog Advisory
  •  
    Dense Fog Advisory March 6, 11:55am until March 6, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Fri

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Today

    High: 64 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Steady temperature around 61. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Temperature rising to near 64 by 10am, then falling to around 53 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 3pm. High near 64. South southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Steady temperature around 61. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Temperature rising to near 64 by 10am, then falling to around 53 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Showers likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Clarksville MI
 42.88°N 85.29°W (Elev. 846 ft)
11:03 am EST Mar 6, 2026
11am EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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