Weather Alert Watch
Severe Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning for Mason; Lake; Osceola +20 more

What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Where: Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. When:...

MIMason; Lake; Osceola; Clare; Oceana; Newaygo; Mecosta; Isabella; Muskegon; Montcalm; Gratiot; Ottawa; Kent; Ionia; Clinton; Allegan; Barry; Eaton; Ingham; Van Buren; Kalamazoo; Calhoun; Jackson

Official alert brief

WHAT

Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105.

WHERE

Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan.

WHEN

Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

IMPACTS

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Instructions

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. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.