Excessive Heat Watches Issued On MI's Hottest Day Of The Year

MICHIGAN — Multiple days of dangerous heat are expected, and heat watches and heat advisories have been issued across Michigan. The heat index is expected to exceed 100 degrees by Friday, according to forecasts.

Compounding the heat, a severe thunderstorm warning has also been issued of the following counties: Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe.

According to the National Weather Service, the heat will expand into the area on Thursday afternoon and continue into Friday and Saturday. The NWS is predicting dangerous heat on Friday.

Temperatures will peak in the 90s each day, the NWS said. Friday and Saturday will have high temps in the upper 90s close to 100. The heat index will peak at 102 to 112 each day.

Thursday will start becoming hot and humid and the high temp is 93 degrees. Showers and storms are expected in the evening.

Friday will likely be the hottest day of the year so far, with a high temperature of 98 degrees.

Sunday could see a possible relief from the heat, with a high of 89 degrees and a chance of storms again, according to the NWS.

The NWS recommends wearing light, loose-fitting clothing, limiting outdoor activity and minimizing sun exposure. You should never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle, and should check on the elderly, sick and those without air conditioning.

To keep yourself safe in extreme heat, ready.gov also advises:

• Find air conditioning.
• Avoid strenuous activities.
• Watch for heat illness.
• Wear light clothing.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

Patch Staffer Andrea Earnest contributed to this report.