Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ludington, Mason County Airport (KLDM)

Lat: 43.97°NLon: 86.4°WElev: 646ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 2 Jul 3:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Fountain MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Independence Day
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Fountain MI
 44.03°N 86.29°W (Elev. 673 ft)
3:16 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
3pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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