Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ludington, Mason County Airport (KLDM)

Lat: 43.97°NLon: 86.4°WElev: 646ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 9:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Mears MI

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 09:44am until July 2, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 09:44am until July 2, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am.  Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Mears MI
 43.63°N 86.5°W (Elev. 801 ft)
9:36 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
9am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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