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Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Paul C Miller/Sparta Airport (K8D4)

Lat: 43.13°NLon: 85.68°WElev: 775ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SW 2 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Jul 3:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sparta MI

Heat Advisory July 3, 04:18am until July 3, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 3, 04:18am until July 3, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sparta MI
 43.16°N 85.74°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
4:03 am EDT Jul 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Jul 3, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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