Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Friday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Heat across the southern Plains will briefly ease to near-normal by late week. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce damaging wind, hail, a tornado or two, heavy rain and flash flooding across parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Heavy rainfall threat continues across the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Mostly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Aug 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Idlewild MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 77. North northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 77. North northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
A chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Idlewild MI
 43.9°N 85.76°W (Elev. 899 ft)
11:03 am EDT Aug 27, 2026
12pm EDT Aug 27, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 2, 2026
 
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