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.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 3 Aug 12:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Chippewa Lake MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts 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 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 55 °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 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts 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 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. 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 53.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Chippewa Lake MI
 43.79°N 85.35°W (Elev. 1106 ft)
12:03 pm EDT Aug 3, 2026
12pm EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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