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Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed E 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.36 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 21 May 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Big Rapids MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. East wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 64. East wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. East wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 64. East wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Rapids MI
 43.69°N 85.51°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
Last Update:
10:04 am EDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT May 21, 2026-6pm EDT May 27, 2026
 
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