Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ludington, Mason County Airport (KLDM)

Lat: 43.97°NLon: 86.4°WElev: 646ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 7:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ENE Pentwater MI

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of fog after 2am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Areas
    Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Areas of fog after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ENE Pentwater MI
 43.84°N 86.3°W (Elev. 699 ft)
7:03 am EDT Aug 24, 2026
7am EDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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