Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Delta County Airport (KESC)

Lat: 45.72°NLon: 87.09°WElev: 609ft.

Fog

42°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 0.15 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 17 Apr 11:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Escanaba-Delta County Airport MI

Flood Watch April 17, 12:45pm until April 18, 08:00am
Dense Fog Advisory April 17, 12:45pm until April 17, 02:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch April 17, 12:45pm until April 18, 08:00am
    Dense Fog Advisory April 17, 12:45pm until April 17, 02:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 37. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain showers, snow showers, and sleet before 10am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 10am and 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 40. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Wintry Mix
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers. Low around 37. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain showers, snow showers, and sleet before 10am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 10am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 40. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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Point Forecast:
Escanaba-Delta County Airport MI
 45.72°N 87.11°W (Elev. 597 ft)
12:17 pm EDT Apr 17, 2026
12pm EDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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