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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NW 14 G 17 mph
Barometer	29.77 in
Dewpoint	50°F (10°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	45°F (7°C)
Last update	31 Mar 5:35 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Mecosta MI

This Afternoon
High: 59 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 32 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 46 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Slight Chance
Wintry Mix
then Freezing
Rain
Thursday
High: 65 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 47 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 61 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 42 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 60 °F
Showers and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 59. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 46. North northeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 10pm and 11pm, then freezing rain after 11pm. Low around 30. East wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then showers between 11am and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 65. East wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

Friday Night

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Breezy.

Saturday Night

Rain showers likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Sunday

A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.