90-plus temps here through late next week; heat advisory still in effect in Ann Arbor
- Update: Heat advisory canceled
Temperatures Friday aren’t expected to reach 100 degrees, as they did Thursday in the Ann Arbor area, but it’s still going to be a hot one.
The National Weather Service predicts a high of 96 degrees. To make matters worse, highs are expected to remain in the 90s every day through Thursday.
Michael Hansen of Dexter, 21 months, plays in the water while beating the heat at Veterans Memorial Park Pool on a recent afternoon.
Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com
A National Weather Service heat advisory remains in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday. Heat index values this afternoon are expected to range from the mid 90s to near 100, the weather service said.
The advisory urges residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room or at least out of the sun, check on relatives and neighbors and avoid leaving children and pets in unattended vehicles.
Friday also has been declared an ozone action day for southeast Michigan. The Department of Environmental Quality said pollutants are expected to be in the unhealthy range for sensitive groups.
The alerts are issued when ground-level ozone and fine particle pollution exceed levels considered healthy. The department urges people and businesses to avoid activities that lead to ozone formation. These activities include refueling vehicles, using gasoline powered lawn equipment and using charcoal lighter fluid.
Saturday, the forecast calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms after with mostly sunny skies and a high near 92. It will be breezy with winds gusting as high as 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
Sunday, the chance of showers and thunderstorms remains with partly sunny skies and a high near 90.
Highs are expected in the low 90s every day through Thursday next week.
More weather coverage:
- Ypsilanti hits 105 degrees Thursday, more heat ahead
- County health department offers cooling options, tips for the heat
- Heat advisory issued for Ann Arbor area through Saturday; near-record temps expected
For updated conditions and forecasts anytime, check AnnArbor.com's weather page.
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Comments
Madeleine Borthwick
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 : 5:55 p.m.
justcurious, I am TOTALLY with you on this one.
DBH
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 : 7:52 p.m.
The heat advisory for Washtenaw County was cancelled at 3:20 PM.
Blue Marker
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 : 6:38 p.m.
Remember that mild winter? I think we're paying for it now.
jns131
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 : 3:44 p.m.
I totally agree. Even though it was nice not to drive on ice for once.
xmo
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 : 6:28 p.m.
I got tired of the 70's so I left car Idling yesterday and look what happen? Who says "Man Made Global Warming" is a Joke? I just proved it! I spend my days outside in the water drinking to stay Hydrated!
Ross
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 : 6:21 p.m.
Hottest day ever, in modern human history, in Ypsilanti yesterday. No human alive has ever witnessed hotter temperatures here. Today feels pretty manageable in comparison!
Steve
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 : 5:36 p.m.
Where is your global warming now?
Ron Granger
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 : 3:19 p.m.
Could someone please post a google maps mashup featuring the location of all pools, ponds, and lakes in Ann Arbor? Also, tips for sneaking in would be appreciated. I know there are some hidden lakes right in town.
MRunner73
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 : 2:40 p.m.
The recurring intense that started in late May and looks to persist into July has a lot of similarities to that of 1988. Bottom line: this is becoming the worst drought since 1988. One note: August of 1988 cooled down, stay tuned..
justcurious
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 : 12:59 p.m.
I would also add and urge people to take care of their pets needs (water and shelter from the sun) and report any instances of pets being left in dangerous situations. Don't jog with your dog in this hot weather. Dogs would naturally be laying low, not running the asphalt roads and sidewalks. Asphalt can reach unbelievable temperatures which can burn a dog's paws.
jns131
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 : 3:43 p.m.
Early morning or late evening is best. We kept ours indoors. Nice and cool.
justcurious
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 : 2:51 p.m.
Telling that someone would vote down my comments. I see people jogging all the time on 90 plus degree days dragging their dogs along on leashes.
justcurious
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 : 12:54 p.m.
Seeing the picture of that infant makes me cringe. His delicate skin should not be exposed to sun and water on a hot sunny afternoon, despite sun screen.
jns131
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 : 3:42 p.m.
I could not agree more. Children should not be out in mid afternoon sun even with sunscreen. They burn more easily even with sunscreen. It has been shown that even with 30 plus sunscreen? No diff. Mine stayed indoors and out of the sun. Hope that child does not burn.
Macabre Sunset
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 : 2:32 p.m.
Might be too late. Once you take them out of the packaging, they lose half their value. Keep them in the shrink wrap and only display them in a cupboard protected by UV-rated glass.
Morris Thorpe
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 : 1:21 p.m.
Agreed. He ought to be safely inside, tucked in cotton balls. Preferably staring at some sort of screen.
smokeblwr
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 : 1:11 p.m.
Infant? He's almost two and wearing a swim shirt.