Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

A Few Clouds

73°F

23°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed N 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 4:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Rodney MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Rodney MI
 43.68°N 85.24°W (Elev. 1063 ft)
4:03 pm EDT Aug 24, 2026
4pm EDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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