Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ludington, Mason County Airport (KLDM)

Lat: 43.97°NLon: 86.4°WElev: 646ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 29.68 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 3:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Pentwater MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind around 13 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. East northeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 33. East wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain showers likely before 11am, then rain showers likely, possibly mixed with sleet between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers, snow showers, and sleet after 2pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 39. North wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Blustery.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow showers, mainly before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind around 13 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. East northeast wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 33. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain showers likely before 11am, then rain showers likely, possibly mixed with sleet between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers, snow showers, and sleet after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 39. North wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Blustery.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Friday
Rain and snow showers, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Blustery.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Pentwater MI
 43.82°N 86.42°W (Elev. 659 ft)
3:03 pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
3pm EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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