Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ludington, Mason County Airport (KLDM)

Lat: 43.97°NLon: 86.4°WElev: 646ft.

Fog/Mist

55°F

13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 4:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ludington MI

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Low around 64. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 64. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ludington MI
 43.95°N 86.44°W (Elev. 607 ft)
4:03 am EDT Aug 4, 2026
4am EDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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