Rain and thunderstorms are on the forecast for Friday, July 25, mainly in southern areas in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
“Thunderstorms will be possible today (July 25) and tonight over Lake Michigan, especially from Muskegon to the south. Wind gusts to 30 knots, torrential rain and lightning will be the threats,” the National Weather Service said.
Hazardous weather outlooks are in place for southwest and southeast Michigan.
“Isolated to scattered non-severe thunderstorms linger south of M-59 today,” the NWS said for southeast Michigan. “Best storm chances towards the Ohio border.”
On July 25, heat wave temperatures are cooling. In the Lower Peninsula, highs range in the 80s, while the Upper Peninsula will see highs in the upper 70s to 80s.
More rain and thunderstorms are expected to develop on Saturday, July 26.
Officials recommend residents to stay updated on the latest forecast, and to prepare a severe weather safety plan regardless of what category of severe weather your area is under.
To check current conditions, here is Michigan’s live Doppler radar from the NWS:
(Hit refresh on your browser for the latest radar loop.)
Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@lsj.com
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan weather radar: Current conditions on July 25