Severe Weather for Northeast Southeastward into the Southern Plains; Flooding in the Upper Great Lakes

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to Texas through the night and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains and the mid-Atlantic. There is late-season snow over the Northern/Central Rockies and the Northern Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Fog

46°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 1 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Last update 17 Apr 4:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Mecosta MI

Dense Fog Advisory until April 17, 11:00am
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Dense Fog Advisory
  •  
    Dense Fog Advisory until April 17, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Fri

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 46 °F

    Dense Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Widespread dense fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Light south southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 74 °F

    Dense Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 45. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm.  High near 57. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    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

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Widespread dense fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Friday
Widespread dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Light south southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 45. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm. High near 57. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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 41.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Mecosta MI
 43.59°N 85.25°W (Elev. 951 ft)
4:03 am EDT Apr 17, 2026
4am EDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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