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 >

Last Update: 1100 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2026

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Marquette, MI Local Forecast Office

16NM NNW Marquette MI

Marine Zone Forecast

Rest Of Today
Southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. Cloudy. A chance of rain showers, drizzle and a slight chance of flurries by late morning, then a chance of rain showers and drizzle late. Patchy fog through the day. Waves 1 to 2 feet.
Tonight
Southeast wind less than 10 knots veering south by midnight, then veering northwest 5 to 15 knots late. A chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms through late evening, then rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms by midnight. Waves 1 to 2 feet.
Saturday
Northwest wind 15 to 25 knots. Cloudy with rain showers possibly mixed with snow showers and sleet in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Waves building to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet, then subsiding to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet.
Saturday Night
West wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 24 knots becoming southwest up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up to 40 knots after midnight. Mostly clear. Waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet, then building to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet.



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1100 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2026
 
 

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