🌤️ 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, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo and Van Buren.
* WHEN...From 2 AM EDT Saturday through Sunday 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of heavy rain are expected from early Saturday morning into Saturday night. Low pressure will move our direction from the Plains which will bring high moisture content air into Southern Lower Michigan. 2 to 4 inches of rain is possible from early Saturday morning through daybreak on Sunday morning which may result in flooding of low lying areas as well as urban areas. - Saugatuck...Allegan...Plainwell...South Haven...Paw Paw... Kalamazoo...Battle Creek...Marshall...Hastings are some of the areas that may be affected. - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 3am | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 61° | 61° | 95% | 13 mph | 84% |
| Sat 4am | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 59° | 59° | 85% | 13 mph | 85% |
| Sat 5am | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 57° | 57° | 80% | 13 mph | 89% |
| Sat 6am | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 57° | 57° | 85% | 13 mph | 88% |
| Sat 7am | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 57° | 57° | 80% | 13 mph | 91% |
| Sat 8am | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 55° | 55° | 85% | 13 mph | 100% |
| Sat 9am | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 55° | 55° | 90% | 13 mph | 100% |
| Sat 10am | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 59° | 59° | 80% | 13 mph | 100% |
| Sat 11am | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 59° | 59° | 90% | 13 mph | 100% |
| Sat 12pm | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 63° | 63° | 90% | 13 mph | 94% |
| Sat 1pm | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 63° | 63° | 80% | 13 mph | 96% |
| Sat 2pm | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 64° | 64° | 65% | 11 mph | 95% |
| Sat 3pm | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 66° | 66° | 60% | 11 mph | 94% |
| Sat 4pm | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 68° | 68° | 55% | 11 mph | 92% |
| Sat 5pm | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 68° | 68° | 50% | 9 mph | 91% |
| Sat 6pm | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 68° | 68° | 70% | 9 mph | 93% |
| Sat 7pm | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 68° | 68° | 60% | 9 mph | 93% |
| Sat 8pm | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 68° | 68° | 60% | 7 mph | 94% |
| Sat 9pm | 🌧️ Rain Likely | 64° | 64° | 70% | 7 mph | 100% |
| Sat 10pm | ⛈️ Thunderstorms Likely | 64° | 64° | 75% | 7 mph | 100% |
| Sat 11pm | ⛈️ Thunderstorms Likely | 64° | 64° | 75% | 7 mph | 100% |
| Sun 12am | ⛈️ Thunderstorms Likely | 64° | 64° | 80% | 7 mph | 100% |
| Sun 1am | ⛈️ Thunderstorms Likely | 64° | 64° | 85% | 7 mph | 100% |
| Sun 2am | ⛈️ Thunderstorms Likely | 63° | 63° | 85% | 7 mph | 100% |
🌍 15-Day Extended Outlook
Long-range forecast from Visual Crossing Weather
| Date | Conditions | High/Low | Precip | Wind | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sat Sep 19 |
🌧️ Rain, Overcast | 66° / 59° |
95%
(2.86 in) |
19 mph Gust: 30 |
Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. |
|
Sun Sep 20 |
🌧️ Rain, Partially cloudy | 65° / 62° |
89%
(0.68 in) |
20 mph Gust: 30 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. |
|
Mon Sep 21 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 62° / 57° | 29% |
22 mph Gust: 32 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Tue Sep 22 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 62° / 53° | 14% |
22 mph Gust: 29 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Wed Sep 23 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 62° / 55° | 15% |
19 mph Gust: 27 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Thu Sep 24 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 64° / 56° | 3% |
14 mph Gust: 19 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Fri Sep 25 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 65° / 57° | 3% |
10 mph Gust: 13 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Sat Sep 26 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 66° / 57° | 3% |
9 mph Gust: 10 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Sun Sep 27 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 65° / 59° | 13% |
10 mph Gust: 23 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Mon Sep 28 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 67° / 60° |
26%
(0.52 in) |
20 mph Gust: 46 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Tue Sep 29 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 61° / 58° |
13%
(0.09 in) |
24 mph Gust: 30 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Wed Sep 30 |
💨 Partially cloudy | 62° / 56° |
19%
(0.01 in) |
31 mph Gust: 47 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Thu Oct 1 |
☀️ Clear | 63° / 58° |
26%
(0.03 in) |
25 mph Gust: 31 |
Clear conditions throughout the day. |
|
Fri Oct 2 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 62° / 61° |
23%
(0.01 in) |
22 mph Gust: 29 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Sat Oct 3 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 62° / 56° |
32%
(0 in) |
11 mph Gust: 14 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
🌤️ NOAA Detailed Forecasts
⛈️ EARLY THIS MORNING
Rain showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
⛈️ 🌫️ TODAY
Rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Patchy fog. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph. Chance of rain 100 percent.
⛈️ 🌫️ TONIGHT
Patchy fog in the evening. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows around 60. Light winds. Chance of rain 90 percent.
🌧️ ☁️ SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain showers in the morning. Highs around 70. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
🌙⛅ SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
☁️ MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
🌙⛅ MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
☀️ TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
🌧️ 🌙⛅ TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
🌧️ ☁️ WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
🌙⛅ WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
☀️ THURSDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
🌙⛅ THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
☀️ FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 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, overcast 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.