Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Light Rain

68°F

20°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	29.71 in
Dewpoint	59°F (15°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Apr 10:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Big Rapids MI

Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Showers
Saturday
High: 51 °F⇓
Showers
Likely then
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 43 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 22 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 47 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 63 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 45. South wind 10 to 13 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 and thunderstorms likely before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 44 by 4pm. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 11am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 47.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 65.