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

Ionia County Airport (KY70)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 85.06°WElev: 818ft.

Light Rain

61°F

16°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.64 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ionia MI

Flood Warning April 18, 03:10am until April 22, 06:00am
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Flood Warning
  •  
    Flood Warning April 18, 03:10am until April 22, 06:00am

    NOW until 6:00am Wed

    Flood Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 46 by 5pm. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    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 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 59. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 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 thunderstorms likely before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 46 by 5pm. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ionia MI
 42.98°N 85.07°W (Elev. 640 ft)
3:03 am EDT Apr 18, 2026
3am EDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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