Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Current conditions at

Paul C Miller/Sparta Airport (K8D4)

Lat: 43.13°NLon: 85.68°WElev: 775ft.

A Few Clouds

48°F

9°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 30.36 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 21 May 8:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Rockford MI

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East northeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers, mainly after 2am.  Low around 51. Breezy, with an east wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly before 2pm.  High near 67. East wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East northeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Friday Night
Showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 51. Breezy, with an east wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 67. East wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Rockford MI
 43.17°N 85.53°W (Elev. 853 ft)
8:03 am EDT May 21, 2026
8am EDT May 21, 2026-6pm EDT May 27, 2026
 
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