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.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 1:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Ludington, Mason County Airport MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 79. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Light south wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Low around 61. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 79. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Light south wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 61. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Ludington, Mason County Airport MI
 44.06°N 86.37°W (Elev. 650 ft)
2:03 pm EDT Aug 3, 2026
2pm EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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