Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Fog

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 6 Mar 12:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Mecosta MI

Dense Fog Advisory March 6, 12:49pm until March 6, 01:00pm
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    Dense Fog Advisory March 6, 12:49pm until March 6, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Fri

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 59 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3am.  Steady temperature around 56. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm.  Temperature rising to near 61 by 10am, then falling to around 50 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Patchy fog before 3pm. High near 59. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3am. Steady temperature around 56. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm. Temperature rising to near 61 by 10am, then falling to around 50 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 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 32. West northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers before 1am, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Mecosta MI
 43.57°N 85.25°W (Elev. 974 ft)
12:03 pm EST Mar 6, 2026
12pm EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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