🌤️ Extended Forecast
15-day outlook, marine conditions, and detailed forecasts for Lake Michigan shoreline
📋 What to Expect:
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan, including the following counties, in south central Michigan, Calhoun. In southwest Michigan, Kalamazoo and Van Buren.
* WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is the potential for an additional two inches of rainfall through Monday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
⚠️ Recommended Actions:
Current Conditions at the Beach
📊 24-Hour Forecast
Hour-by-hour conditions from Tempest Weather Station
| Time | Conditions | Temp | Feels | Precip | Wind | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 11pm | 🌡️ Thunderstorms Possible | 68° | 68° | 35% | 11 mph | 100% |
| Mon 12am | ⛈️ Thunderstorms Likely | 68° | 68° | 60% | 11 mph | 100% |
| Mon 1am | ⛈️ Thunderstorms Likely | 68° | 68° | 65% | 9 mph | 100% |
| Mon 2am | ⛈️ Thunderstorms Likely | 68° | 68° | 60% | 9 mph | 100% |
| Mon 3am | ⛈️ Thunderstorms Likely | 68° | 68° | 60% | 9 mph | 100% |
| Mon 4am | ⛈️ Thunderstorms Likely | 68° | 68° | 55% | 9 mph | 99% |
| Mon 5am | ⛈️ Thunderstorms Likely | 68° | 68° | 50% | 9 mph | 99% |
| Mon 6am | 🌡️ Thunderstorms Possible | 68° | 68° | 40% | 9 mph | 100% |
| Mon 7am | 🌡️ Thunderstorms Possible | 68° | 68° | 25% | 7 mph | 100% |
| Mon 8am | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 68° | 68° | 15% | 7 mph | 100% |
| Mon 9am | 🌡️ Thunderstorms Possible | 68° | 68° | 20% | 7 mph | 100% |
| Mon 10am | ☁️ Cloudy | 68° | 68° | 10% | 7 mph | 100% |
| Mon 11am | ☁️ Cloudy | 68° | 68° | 5% | 7 mph | 100% |
| Mon 12pm | ☁️ Cloudy | 70° | 70° | 10% | 7 mph | 100% |
| Mon 1pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 70° | 70° | 5% | 7 mph | 99% |
| Mon 2pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 72° | 72° | 10% | 7 mph | 94% |
| Mon 3pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 73° | 73° | 15% | 7 mph | 91% |
| Mon 4pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 73° | 73° | 15% | 7 mph | 92% |
| Mon 5pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 73° | 73° | 15% | 7 mph | 91% |
| Mon 6pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 72° | 72° | 15% | 4 mph | 92% |
| Mon 7pm | 🌡️ Thunderstorms Possible | 72° | 72° | 20% | 4 mph | 93% |
| Mon 8pm | 🌡️ Thunderstorms Possible | 70° | 70° | 25% | 4 mph | 93% |
| Mon 9pm | 🌡️ Thunderstorms Possible | 70° | 70° | 25% | 2 mph | 93% |
| Mon 10pm | 🌡️ Thunderstorms Possible | 68° | 68° | 25% | 2 mph | 95% |
🌍 15-Day Extended Outlook
Long-range forecast from Visual Crossing Weather
| Date | Conditions | High/Low | Precip | Wind | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sun Aug 9 |
🌧️ Rain, Partially cloudy | 79° / 57° |
100%
(0.74 in) |
16 mph Gust: 28 |
Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with storms possible. |
|
Mon Aug 10 |
🌧️ Rain, Partially cloudy | 77° / 67° | 90% |
7 mph Gust: 13 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain. |
|
Tue Aug 11 |
🌧️ Rain, Partially cloudy | 78° / 63° |
61%
(0.74 in) |
6 mph Gust: 10 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day with storms possible. |
|
Wed Aug 12 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 76° / 66° |
29%
(0.05 in) |
8 mph Gust: 13 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Thu Aug 13 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 74° / 65° |
15%
(0.01 in) |
10 mph Gust: 17 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Fri Aug 14 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 74° / 60° |
9%
(0.03 in) |
9 mph Gust: 14 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Sat Aug 15 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 75° / 59° | 30% |
8 mph Gust: 13 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Sun Aug 16 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 74° / 62° | 44% |
8 mph Gust: 13 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Mon Aug 17 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 73° / 62° | 23% |
13 mph Gust: 24 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Tue Aug 18 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 74° / 67° | 26% |
16 mph Gust: 34 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Wed Aug 19 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 72° / 65° | 26% |
12 mph Gust: 23 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Thu Aug 20 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 74° / 69° |
13%
(0.03 in) |
11 mph Gust: 19 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Fri Aug 21 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 75° / 67° | 23% |
14 mph Gust: 17 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Sat Aug 22 |
☀️ Clear | 70° / 59° |
26%
(0 in) |
10 mph Gust: 15 |
Clear conditions throughout the day. |
|
Sun Aug 23 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 71° / 66° | 32% |
11 mph Gust: 15 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
🌤️ NOAA Detailed Forecasts
⛈️ TONIGHT
A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers with thunderstorms likely after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph. Chance of rain 100 percent.
⛈️ ☁️ MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Light winds becoming west 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
⛈️ 🌙⛅ MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
⛈️ TUESDAY
Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
⛈️ TUESDAY NIGHT
Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
⛈️ ☀️ WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
🌧️ 🌙⛅ WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
☀️ THURSDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
🌙⛅ THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
🌧️ ☀️ FRIDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
⛈️ 🌙⛅ FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s.
⛈️ ☀️ SATURDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
🌧️ 🌙⛅ SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s.
🌧️ ☁️ SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s.
⚓ Marine Forecast
Open water forecasts for Lake Michigan. For the full marine page with buoy conditions, wave forecast, and weather map, see Marine Conditions →
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💬 Forecast Discussion
Extended forecast data indicates rain, partially cloudy for the Lake Michigan shoreline in the coming days.
For the most accurate local conditions, check our live camera feeds and current weather station readings. Marine conditions can change rapidly on the Great Lakes.
📡 Data Sources
- Tempest Weather Station — Real-time hyperlocal conditions from our beach-side station
- Visual Crossing Weather — 15-day extended forecast with detailed daily breakdowns
- OpenWeatherMap — Marine forecasts
- Open-Meteo / NDBC 45168 — Wave forecast chart and live buoy conditions (Marine page)
All forecasts are subject to change. For critical weather decisions, consult official NOAA forecasts.