Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Partly Cloudy

63°F

17°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 12:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Morley MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 44. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain showers before 5pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Temperature falling to around 44 by 4pm. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 44. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain showers before 5pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 44 by 4pm. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Morley MI
 43.51°N 85.35°W (Elev. 932 ft)
12:03 pm EDT Apr 17, 2026
12pm EDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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