October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 1:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Big Rapids MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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Point Forecast:
Big Rapids MI
 43.71°N 85.51°W (Elev. 951 ft)
2:03 pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
2pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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