Brace For a Heat Wave—Michigan Will See Temperatures Soar This Week

Even though the calendar doesn't say it's summertime, the weather in Michigan surely will this week. Brace yourselves, Michiganders, because we're in for a hot one.

Heat Wave Coming Through Michigan

The entirety of the Mitten state can expect some dangerously high temperatures through the week. Michigan is in for a heat wave from Monday, June 17th, and likely continuing through Saturday, June 22nd, finally tapering off into the weekend.

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According to the Weather Channel, Mid-Michigan is going to see high temperatures in the low to upper 90s Monday through Friday, with Monday anticipated to be the hottest day with a high temperature of 96. The nights won't cool down much either... Sunday, June 16th through Saturday, June 22nd, the low isn't expected to drop below 70.

Record-Breaking Temperatures in Michigan

If the high temperatures get to 100 this week, MLive says that will be the first time since 2012 that it's been that hot in any Michigan city. It is so hot, in fact, that Governor Gretchen Whitmer is reminding residents to take precautions and stay safe, and gives suggestions on how.

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Even though it might not reach 100 degrees, the National Weather Service has still issued a hazardous weather outlook for certain Michigan counties, including Ionia, Clinton, Allegan, Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson.

During these sweltering temperatures, staying cool and hydrated is especially important. Staying in the shade and/or air conditioning is going to be crucial. If you don't have air conditioning, there are plenty of cooling centers across Ingham County, you can check out a list HERE.