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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport (KSAW)

Lat: 46.35°NLon: 87.4°WElev: 1220ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 27 Apr 6:45 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Big Bay MI

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 58. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 41. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 58. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 41. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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Point Forecast:
Big Bay MI
 46.8°N 87.73°W (Elev. 676 ft)
Last Update:
6:35 am EDT Apr 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm EDT May 3, 2026
 
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