Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Paul C Miller/Sparta Airport (K8D4)

Lat: 43.13° N Lon: 85.68° W Elev: 775 ft.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed Vrbl 1 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 12:35 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Kent County

Rest Of Today
Partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of rain showers late in the morning. Highs in the upper 40s. Light winds.
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Light winds becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Saturday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Light winds becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Monday
Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs in the lower 40s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Tuesday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. Highs around 50.



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