Heat advisory continues Wednesday as 90 degree-plus temps blanket state
We'll keep the heat another day with the afternoon heat index making a run at 100 or above for many.
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The hot temps means the heat advisory remains in effect until it expires at 8 pm.
Heat advisory continues in Michigan
Temperatures in the 90s continue to blanket most of Michigan on Wednesday.
The heat indexes for SE Michigan will make things feel far hotter, including 106 by Monroe, 104 near Metro Airport and 103 in Ann Arbor.
We'll be mainly dry with the off chance for a stray storm to develop this evening (5 -10 pm). Check out the Fox Futurecast and notice that it mostly stays dry.
Our first notable round of wildfire smoke this summer arrives today, prompting an Air Quality Alert as conditions deteriorate into the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" category by this evening.
The heat becomes a little less intense Thursday through Saturday before noticeably cooler weather arrives next week.
What you can do:
Remember to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing.
When it comes to activity, try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.