Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 12:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Big Rapids MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 70. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 44. West northwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Low around 44. West northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Showers, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Rapids MI
 43.69°N 85.48°W (Elev. 961 ft)
12:03 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
12pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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