Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 3 Aug 7:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Big Rapids MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 78. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 78. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Big Rapids MI
 43.75°N 85.41°W (Elev. 1030 ft)
7:03 pm EDT Aug 3, 2026
7pm EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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