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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Light Rain

55°F

13°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed W 14 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.71 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 12 May 11:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Chippewa Lake MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. West northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West northwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 37. North northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. West northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West northwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 37. North northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Chippewa Lake MI
 43.77°N 85.38°W (Elev. 1050 ft)
Last Update:
11:04 pm EDT May 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EDT May 12, 2026-6pm EDT May 19, 2026
 
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