After a slew of thunderstorms earlier this week, Michiganders can expect hot weather and life threatening waters this weekend, June 21-22, according to National Weather Service (NWS) offices across the state.
A heat wave is expected to hit southeast Michigan this weekend and early next week, according to the NWS Detroit office, with some areas reaching 90 degrees.
“Warm muggy nights with lows only in the 70s will not provide much relief from the heat,” a post from the NWS office in Detroit said.
An extreme heat watch is in effect from Saturday morning through Tuesday evening, presenting hazardous conditions for those engaged in outdoor activity, the weather service said.
Additionally, scattered thunderstorms are possible Friday and early Saturday morning with wind gusts up to 50 mph with heavy rain, according to a post on X.
Here’s what else the National Weather Service is saying about this weekend’s forecast in Michigan:
Hoping to escape heat in the U.P? Think again
Planning to head to the U.P. to escape warm temps? You may not be successful, as a hot and humid weekend is expected in areas near Marquette, the NWS office in Marquette said.
“We’ve a hot and humid weekend coming. Daytime temperatures in the 80s and 90s are expected Saturday through Monday while temperatures only cooling into the 60s and 70s each night,” the local NWS office said in a statement.
“Those sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or hydration, may be impacted.”
Additionally, strong to severe storms are expected Friday night in the U.P. from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m., with damaging winds and large hail, a report shows.
Life threatening currents for Northern Michigan beaches prompt swim risk
“A high swim risk is in place for many Lake Michigan beaches on Saturday as waves of 3-6 feet and life-threatening rip currents are expected at times through Saturday afternoon,” the NWS office in Gaylord said in a report.
Lake Huron also faces moderate risk Saturday and Sunday.
Like most of the state, very hot humid weather is expected Sunday through Monday, with temperatures climbing into the 90s and low 100s during the afternoon.
Storms tracking west to east may also potentially bring severe weather to the area early Saturday morning and early Saturday afternoon, with damaging winds, large hail and frequent lightning.
West Michigan faces dangerous swimming conditions, severe heat
Temperatures are expected to reach the 90s over the weekend and remain high through the first half of next week, a post from the NWS office in Grand Rapids said, while overnight lows may remain in the 70s.
“Unfortunately, the warm and humid beach weather this weekend will clash with dangerous swimming conditions due to large waves and strong currents. Stay cool, but stay out of Lake Michigan both Saturday and Sunday,” the local weather service said in a statement.
Additionally, storms from northern Michigan early Saturday morning could extend south and affect central lower Michigan, bringing strong wind gusts and large hail to a few spots, according to the NWS.
What can you do to keep cool?
Per the American Red Cross and the World Health Organization. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@freepress.com.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Most of Michigan faces extreme heat watch; life-threatening currents expected in Lake Michigan
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