Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Overcast

84°F

29°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed S 9 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 29 Jun 1:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Big Rapids MI

Extreme Heat Warning June 29, 02:00pm until July 2, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 99. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers after 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 99. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Independence Day
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Big Rapids MI
 43.69°N 85.51°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
1:03 pm EDT Jun 29, 2026
1pm EDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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