Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Capital Region International Airport (KLAN)

Lat: 42.78°NLon: 84.6°WElev: 856ft.

Fog/Mist

40°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 5 Mar 6:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Lansing MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of drizzle before 1am.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Drizzle and
    Patchy Fog
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Patchy fog before 11am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 64 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Steady temperature around 61. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm.  High near 67. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of drizzle before 1am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Steady temperature around 61. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. High near 67. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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Point Forecast:
Lansing MI
 42.71°N 84.54°W (Elev. 850 ft)
7:03 pm EST Mar 5, 2026
7pm EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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