Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ionia County Airport (KY70)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 85.06°WElev: 818ft.

Partly Cloudy

61°F

16°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SW 16 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.69 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 May 11:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Orleans MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a northwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 39. North northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a northwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 39. North northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Orleans MI
 43.04°N 85.1°W (Elev. 843 ft)
12:03 am EDT May 13, 2026
12am EDT May 13, 2026-6pm EDT May 19, 2026
 
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