Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across portions of the Southwest and Southern High Plains due to gusty winds and dry conditions. An early-season heatwave will challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

A Few Clouds

59°F

15°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 May 9:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Chippewa Lake MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. East wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. East wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Chippewa Lake MI
 43.79°N 85.35°W (Elev. 1106 ft)
9:03 pm EDT May 19, 2026
9pm EDT May 19, 2026-6pm EDT May 26, 2026
 
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