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

79°F

26°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 2 Jul 3:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Mears MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South wind 6 to 8 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 79. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    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

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Independence Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. 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 79.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Mears MI
 43.68°N 86.53°W (Elev. 577 ft)
3:16 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
3pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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