

Tornadoes could occur given the low-level shear near the boundary.Ī Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) is a collection of thunderstorms that act as a system. Large hail will be possible and a couple of Some wind gusts couldīe significantly severe. Potential for greater damaging wind coverage. Michigan and adjacent Indiana/Ohio appear to have the greatest Southeastern Wisconsin/northeastern Illinois into southern lower Introducing a 30% severe wind probability/Enhanced area, butĬonfidence remains too low. Intensification of convection will occur. Deep layer shear will certainlyįavor storm organization. Within the mid-Missouri Valley into the lower Ohio Valley alreadyĪnd steep mid-level lapse rates should move eastward over this What is certain is that theĮnvironment will be favorable for widespread damaging wind gusts Solutions in terms of timing and location of a potential MCS SPC Convective Outlook Convection-allowing guidance continues produce a wide array of Temperatures will tend to stay cooler near Lake Michigan beaches, where water temperatures are still only around 60 degrees, though waves and currents may result in a moderate risk for swimmers on Tuesday and Wednesday. Heat exhaustion is a concern, and hydration and frequent breaks are a must. Heat and humidity will reach oppressive levels on Tuesday and Wednesday, where the combination will make it feel more like 95 to 103 degrees, even in the shade. Anyone with outdoor plans should be prepared to move indoors should storms head your way. In addition, locally very heavy rain and frequent lightning may occur. Some of the storms could turn severe with damaging winds the primary risk. One or more rounds of thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into the evening. The warmest will be in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and surrounding areas. Today it will become a bit more uncomfortable with temps rising into the low to upper 80s. Drink plenty of water and limit outdoor activities.We had a high temp of 80° in Otsego yesterday, the low was 62°. To get a heat advisory, the heat index has to be 100 degrees or higher for at least two days and night air temperatures must stay above the mid 70s.

It’s expected that much of Michigan will see the National Weather Service issue a heat advisory for these two days. On Saturday (June 18), Lansing and Grand Rapids are expected to top out at 79 degrees, with Detroit at 78 and Flint at 76.īe cautious on both Tuesday and Wednesday, as those will likely be the hottest days of the week. If you’re not looking forward to the hot temperatures, there’s some good news on the horizon, as those high temperatures will fall by the weekend. In Flint, the record was set the same year at 93. According to the National Weather Service, the record high in Detroit for June 15 was set in 1988 at 95 degrees. That’s not even counting the heat index, so it’s going to be a scorching day. Temperatures on Wednesday, according to, are expected to reach 99 in Lansing and 97 in Detroit, Flint and Grand Rapids. Heat indexes are expected to hit 100 throughout the state, including in Detroit, Lansing, Flint, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, South Haven, Fremont, Coldwater and beyond. So, which areas of Michigan are getting the excessive heat? According to the National Weather Service, on Wednesday, most of lower Michigan will be in dangerous heat territory.
