Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ludington, Mason County Airport (KLDM)

Lat: 43.97°NLon: 86.4°WElev: 646ft.

Light Drizzle Fog/Mist

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 29.59 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 18 Apr 6:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Pentwater MI

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 45. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 45. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Pentwater MI
 43.82°N 86.42°W (Elev. 659 ft)
6:03 am EDT Apr 18, 2026
6am EDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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