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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ludington, Mason County Airport (KLDM)

Lat: 43.97°NLon: 86.4°WElev: 646ft.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NW 9 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.75 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 12 May 11:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Ludington, Mason County Airport MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 53. North northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 53. North northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph after midnight.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Ludington, Mason County Airport MI
 43.89°N 86.39°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
11:04 pm EDT May 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EDT May 12, 2026-6pm EDT May 19, 2026
 
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