Elk Rapids, MI Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Day Sky High / Low Precip Wind Humidity
Wed
Jul 1
Strong Storms -º / 70º 100% WSW 8 mph 91%
Thu
Jul 2
Partly Cloudy
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82º / 68º 24% WSW 10 mph 74%
1am Mostly Cloudy 72º 24% WSW 6 mph 91%
2am Strong Storms 71º 99% WSW 5 mph 95%
3am Strong Storms 69º 100% W 6 mph 99%
4am Cloudy 71º 15% WSW 6 mph 91%
5am Cloudy 71º 15% SW 6 mph 91%
6am Mostly Cloudy 71º 23% SW 6 mph 91%
7am Mostly Cloudy 72º 24% SW 7 mph 89%
8am Partly Cloudy 73º 20% SW 7 mph 87%
9am Mostly Cloudy 75º 16% SW 7 mph 84%
10am Mostly Cloudy 77º 11% WSW 8 mph 78%
11am Mostly Cloudy 78º 9% WSW 9 mph 74%
12pm Mostly Cloudy 80º 5% WSW 10 mph 68%
1pm Partly Cloudy 81º 8% WSW 10 mph 67%
2pm Mostly Cloudy 81º 22% WSW 9 mph 67%
3pm Mostly Cloudy 80º 21% WSW 10 mph 70%
4pm Partly Cloudy 80º 15% WSW 9 mph 68%
5pm Partly Cloudy 81º 15% W 10 mph 67%
6pm Partly Cloudy 80º 15% W 9 mph 68%
7pm Partly Cloudy 80º 5% WSW 8 mph 69%
8pm Partly Cloudy 79º 10% WSW 6 mph 70%
9pm Mostly Cloudy 77º 15% WSW 4 mph 76%
10pm Cloudy 75º 15% SW 3 mph 82%
11pm Mostly Cloudy 74º 13% SW 3 mph 86%
Fri
Jul 3
PM Thunderstorms
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81º / 62º 55% W 7 mph 77%
12am Mostly Cloudy 73º 7% SW 3 mph 88%
1am Mostly Cloudy 73º 8% WSW 4 mph 89%
2am Mostly Cloudy 72º 14% SW 4 mph 90%
3am Mostly Cloudy 71º 15% SW 4 mph 92%
4am Cloudy 70º 22% WSW 2 mph 93%
5am Mostly Cloudy 69º 23% SW 1 mph 97%
6am Showers 69º 36% SW 1 mph 95%
7am Showers 70º 35% SW 2 mph 92%
8am Cloudy 72º 24% SW 3 mph 90%
9am Cloudy 74º 20% SW 4 mph 85%
10am Mostly Cloudy 76º 19% SW 4 mph 80%
11am Mostly Cloudy 77º 15% WSW 5 mph 76%
12pm Mostly Cloudy 78º 14% WSW 5 mph 72%
1pm Mostly Cloudy 80º 15% WNW 5 mph 68%
2pm Mostly Cloudy 80º 22% WNW 5 mph 69%
3pm Isolated Thunderstorms 80º 31% WNW 6 mph 68%
4pm Scattered Thunderstorms 80º 50% WNW 7 mph 69%
5pm Scattered Thunderstorms 77º 55% NW 7 mph 77%
6pm Scattered Thunderstorms 77º 39% NW 5 mph 77%
7pm Scattered Thunderstorms 77º 35% WNW 3 mph 76%
8pm Thunderstorms 77º 66% W 3 mph 77%
9pm Scattered Thunderstorms 74º 56% WNW 2 mph 84%
10pm Scattered Thunderstorms 72º 51% WNW 2 mph 90%
11pm Showers 70º 48% NW 2 mph 93%
Sat
Jul 4
Partly Cloudy
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76º / 63º 19% NNE 8 mph 76%
12am Showers 69º 39% NW 2 mph 94%
Sun
Jul 5
Scattered Thunderstorms 78º / 61º 62% ENE 8 mph 68%
Mon
Jul 6
Partly Cloudy 80º / 63º 16% NE 7 mph 63%
Tue
Jul 7
Partly Cloudy 80º / 64º 11% NNW 7 mph 67%
Wed
Jul 8
Mostly Sunny 81º / 64º 12% WNW 7 mph 69%

Weather Radar for Elk Rapids, MI See Radar

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NOAA Weather Marine Forecast for Elk Rapids, MI

Tonight
Low : 69ºF
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am. Low around 69. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
High : 86ºF
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then isolated showers between 8am and 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 86. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Low : 67ºF
A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
High : 85ºF
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Low : 64ºF
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Independence Day
High : 83ºF
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Low : 62ºF
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
High : 78ºF
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Low : 61ºF
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
High : 79ºF
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Low : 62ºF
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
High : 81ºF
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Low : 63ºF
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
High : 80ºF
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

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    Wind Speed Forecast for Elk Rapids, MI

    ThursdayFridaySaturday
    Wind Speed (MPH) 66710104414572
    5am9am1pm5pm9pm1am5am9am1pm5pm9pm1am
    MPH 66710104414572
    DIR WSWSWSWWSWWWSWWSWSWSWWNWNWWNW

    Current Weather Conditions In Elk Rapids, MI

    As Of: 20 minutes ago

    • 72ºF
    • 72ºF
    • 6mph
    • 0º (WSW)
    • 6mph
    • Mostly Cloudy
    • 9mi
    • 29.85"
    • 91%
    • 0ºF

    The weather right now in Elk Rapids, MI is Mostly Cloudy. The current temperature is 72°F, and the expected high and low for today, Thursday, July 2, 2026, are -° high temperature and 70°F low temperature. The wind is currently blowing at 6 miles per hour, and coming from the West Southwest. The wind is gusting to 6 mph. With the wind and the atmosphere the temperature feels like 72° Fahrenheit. Expected precipitation is 24 percent, with current humidity at 91 percent, and air pressure at 29.85 in. Visibility is 9 nautical miles. There are 2 current weather alert(s).

    Weather Alerts
    Heat Advisory - 11:34pm Wed Jul 1 2026

    ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

    WHAT: Heat index values up to 100.

    WHERE: Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

    WHEN: Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

    IMPACTS: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
    illnesses.

    ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Prolonged high humidity and limited overnight
    cooling will lead to compounding heat stress throughout the week.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
    the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

    Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
    fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
    or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
    heat stroke.

    To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
    Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
    shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
    should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
    emergency! Call 9 1 1.

    &&

    Small Craft Advisory - 11:35pm Wed Jul 1 2026

    ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

    WHAT: Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the southwest and
    highest waves around 3 feet expected.

    WHERE: Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse
    Light to Norwood MI and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse
    Light MI.

    WHEN: From 4 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

    IMPACTS: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
    vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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