Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Paul C Miller/Sparta Airport (K8D4)

Lat: 43.13°NLon: 85.68°WElev: 775ft.

Partly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 29.69 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 7:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rockford MI

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 7 to 14 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 64. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. East northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. East wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Breezy.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 7 to 14 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 64. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. East northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. East wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rockford MI
 43.13°N 85.56°W (Elev. 745 ft)
7:03 am EDT Apr 24, 2026
7am EDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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