Widespread rain, thunderstorms and heat are expected across Michigan on Tuesday, July 29, with much of the severe weather taking place this afternoon.
“Hot and humid again today. Chance for a few late day storms though coverage will be less than Monday’s. Cooler, drier air will begin to arrive from the north Wednesday following a cold front,” the National Weather Service in Detroit said on X.
Rain is expected across the Lower and Upper Peninsula, with the potential for wind gusts up 40 mph. Hazardous weather outlooks are in place statewide, the National Weather Service said.
A heat advisory remains in place on July 29 for the southwest counties of Berrien, Cass, Joseph, Branch and Hillsdale.
“Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening,” the NWS said. “Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.”
Temperatures are expected to range in the upper 80s to lower 90s in the Lower Peninsula, and in the upper 70s in the Upper Peninsula.
Grand Rapids could see a high of 94 degrees, which, with humidity factored in will feel like 97 degrees, according to the heat index.
Monday’s storms in southeast Michigan brought record rainfall to Detroit, the weather service said.
Detroit received 2.69 inches of rain on July 28, eclipsing the previous record of 2.16 inches for the date set in 2011.
To check current conditions, here is Michigan’s live Doppler radar from the NWS:
Michigan weather radar
(Hit refresh on your browser for the latest radar loop.)
Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@lsj.com
This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: What does Michigan weather radar show? When rain is forecast
Reporting by Sarah Moore, Lansing State Journal / Lansing State Journal
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