Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Partly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.67 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Oct 5:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Mecosta MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Mecosta MI
 43.57°N 85.31°W (Elev. 951 ft)
5:03 am EDT Oct 13, 2026
5am EDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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