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

Copper Harbor (KP59)

Lat: 47.47°NLon: 87.88°WElev: 623ft.

52°F

11°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 38 mph
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.3 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 17 Apr 1:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Lac La Belle MI

Flood Watch April 17, 02:08pm until April 18, 08:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch April 17, 02:08pm until April 18, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Sat

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 27. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Rain showers before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 27. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Lac La Belle MI
 47.43°N 88.08°W (Elev. 1237 ft)
1:52 pm EDT Apr 17, 2026
2pm EDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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