Storms possible amid excessive heat in Metro Detroit: What to expect

4Warn Weather – Heat and humidity will affect the area through the week.

An excessive heat warning remains in effect for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties through 8 p.m. on Friday. The remaining outlying areas are under a heat advisory for the same time frame.

We will be back into the 90s on this Tuesday with heat indices near or above 100 degrees.

There will be periodic chances for thunderstorms each day this week. The heat and humidity could bubble up a few showers and storms in the heat of the afternoons, so keep an umbrella nearby.

Scattered thunderstorms are possible each day this week, mainly in the afternoon and evening. Any thunderstorm that does develop will be capable of producing heavy rain, frequent lightning, and wind gusts up to 60 mph.

Tonight’s sunset is at 9:13 p.m.

A prolonged period of heat and humidity will continue through the week into Saturday.

High temperatures will be in the low 90s each day this week. Peak heat indices of 95 to 100 degrees are possible each afternoon. We expect little to no overnight relief, with lows staying above 70 degrees all week.

This will will be a long-duration of extreme heat that will affect people without proper cooling or hydration. Those working outdoors are urged to drink a cool glass of water every 20 minutes to stay hydrated, and to find shade whenever possible.

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