Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Overcast with Haze

41°F

5°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 5 Mar 12:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Big Rapids MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of drizzle before 10pm.  Patchy fog after 8pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Drizzle and
    Patchy Fog
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm.  Areas of fog before 8am. High near 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 49. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of drizzle before 10pm. Patchy fog after 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm. Areas of fog before 8am. High near 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 49. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers likely before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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Point Forecast:
Big Rapids MI
 43.69°N 85.48°W (Elev. 961 ft)
1:03 pm EST Mar 5, 2026
1pm EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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