Temperatures in northern Michigan will be in the high 80s and low 90s for the duration of the heat wave. Temperatures in Gaylord will peak at 92 degrees during the heat wave while overnight temperatures will remain in the high 60s and low 70s.
It’s no surprise that temperatures in the Upper Peninsula, which will peak at 80 degrees, will be much cooler than those in the rest of the state, the NWS said. Again, showers and possible thunderstorms are expected starting Sunday and throughout Wednesday.
Temperatures in Houghton will reach 82 degrees on Sunday, then cool down to 78 on Monday before warming back up to 85 on Tuesday.
How to assess your heat risk
The weather service, in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently launched a new tool that individuals in areas experiencing extreme temperatures can use to determine how to best care for themselves.
People can check the heat risk in their area on a color-coded map. Individuals that are sensitive to heat can use this map to determine the best plan of action.
Staying cool in the warm weather
While warm temperatures provide great conditions for summer activities like swimming or kayaking, it’s important that people prepare themselves ahead of the heat wave.
Staying outdoors for too long during a heat wave or not taking the proper precautions to stay cool can cause heat exhaustion. Signs of heat exhaustion include muscle cramping, heavy sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches or nausea.
The CDC recommends:
- Staying in the shade as much as possible
- Taking breaks from being outdoors
- Drinking plenty of water and avoiding caffeine, alcohol and drinks with lots of sugar
- Doing outdoor activities when it’s cool outside, either in the morning or evening.
Staying cool in your home
While it’s best to avoid being outdoors during a heat wave, homeowners should also make sure they are using safe practices indoors to keep cool.
