Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (KAZO)

Lat: 42.23°NLon: 85.55°WElev: 863ft.

Fair

58°F

14°C

Humidity	78%
Wind Speed	SW 7 mph
Barometer	29.78 in (1008.4 mb)
Dewpoint	51°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	26 Mar 9:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Portage MI

Today
High: 69 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Showers then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 41 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Friday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 44 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 32 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 59 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 67 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 69. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Rain showers before 4am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 4am and 5am, then a slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. North northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Light northwest wind becoming west 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.