AN “EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH” has been issued for both Metro Detroit and all of SE Michigan starting at 12 Noon ET. tomorrow (Wednesday June 15th, 2022) and expiring at 8 a.m. ET. on Thursday June 16th, 2022!!
Action Recommended:
Attend to information sources as described in the instructions.
Issued By:
Detroit – MI, US, National Weather Service.
Affected Area:
Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.
Description:
…EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING… WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 possible. WHERE…Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. WHEN…From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. IMPACTS…Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Overnight temperatures Thursday morning are expected to remain in the mid 70s. With dew points still in the lower 70s, apparent temperatures will remain in the lower 80s through the overnight period. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air- conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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Zachary Veal, Writer/Teenager Meteorologist
Zachary Veal is a senior at Dakota High School. He is interested in music while playing percussion in his 3rd hour Concert Band class right here at Dakota,...