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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ludington, Mason County Airport (KLDM)

Lat: 43.97°NLon: 86.4°WElev: 646ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 19 Mar 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ludington MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light east northeast wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light east northeast wind.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph after midnight.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ludington MI
 43.95°N 86.44°W (Elev. 607 ft)
Last Update:
12:03 pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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