Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed W 13 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.79 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Oct 1:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Big Rapids MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Rapids MI
 43.71°N 85.48°W (Elev. 912 ft)
1:03 pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
1pm EDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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