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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ludington, Mason County Airport (KLDM)

Lat: 43.97°NLon: 86.4°WElev: 646ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 15 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Aug 3:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Branch MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Branch MI
 43.87°N 86.03°W (Elev. 774 ft)
Last Update:
3:51 pm EDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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