The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for southern Michigan as temperatures are expected to be in the 90s, with humidity making it feel like the triple digits.
The watch is in effect from Saturday, June 21, through the evening on Tuesday, June 24.
It has been issued for all of Southeast Michigan, which includes the following counties:
- Bay
- Genesee
- Huron
- Lapeer
- Lenawee
- Livingston
- Macomb
- Midland
- Monroe
- Oakland
- Saginaw
- Sanilac
- Shiawassee
- St. Clair
- Tuscola
- Washtenaw
- Wayne
A 4Warn Weather Alert has also been issued for this weekend due to dangerously hot temperatures.
Daytime high temperatures will be in the 90s (record territory), and with high humidity, the temperatures will feel like the triple digits.
Nights will feel warm and muggy, with lows in the 70s.
Areas north of I-94 are also under a marginal risk for severe storms on Saturday afternoon, with the main threats being wind and hail.
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The extreme heat is also in effect for south central and western areas of the state, including:
- Allegan
- Barry
- Calhoun
- Clinton
- Eaton
- Ingham
- Ionia
- Jackson
- Kalamazoo
- Kent
- Ottawa
- Van Buren
How to prepare for the extreme heat
As dangerously hot conditions move in, the National Weather Service is encouraging residents to be prepared.
People are advised to drink plenty of water, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun and check on relatives.