Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes; Winter Weather in the Northern Tier

A slow moving front extending from the Great Lakes region into the Plains will bring snow, wintry mix, and ice accumulation north of the front from the Upper Midwest into New England, and severe weather and heavy rain south of the front. Scattered severe thunderstorms with damaging gusts, severe hail, and heavy rain are expected across parts of the Great Lakes/Midwest through tonight. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Paul C Miller/Sparta Airport (K8D4)

Lat: 43.13°NLon: 85.68°WElev: 775ft.

Light Rain

63°F

17°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SW 14 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.75 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 1:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Gowen MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 64. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm.  Low around 34. North wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then rain or freezing rain.  Low around 31. East wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain then
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain or freezing rain, becoming all rain after 8am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 62. East wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 49. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Breezy.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 64. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Low around 34. North wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then rain or freezing rain. Low around 31. East wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain or freezing rain, becoming all rain after 8am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 62. East wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 49. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Gowen MI
 43.27°N 85.25°W (Elev. 850 ft)
2:06 pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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