MUSKEGON, Mich. — Yesterday was hot—in fact, hot enough that we broke two record-high temperatures in Muskegon and Holland. Grand Rapids also saw its first 90-degree temperature of the season yesterday at 94° but did not break any records.
RECORD HEAT
A record high of 93° was set in Muskegon, breaking the old record of 92° set back in 1905. A record high was also set in Holland at 94°. This broke the old record of 93° set in 1957.
This combined with our high humidity levels kept heat index values near 100°.
AVERAGES
Our average temperature for June 18 in Grand Rapids is 80° for the high and 59° for the average low. At least 10 degrees above average temperatures are expected through Saturday. The record high for today in Grand Rapids is 96° and 91° in Muskegon. Muskegon will likely come close to breaking its high again today while Grand Rapids will be just shy.
HEAT ADVISORY
Hot temperatures will continue, hitting at least 90° through Saturday, with high humidity levels. Thus, the National Weather Service of Grand Rapids has issued a Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. on Friday. We would not be surprised if this heat advisory is extended into Saturday. By Sunday dewpoints drop significantly and highs will only make it into the 80s.
6-10 Day Outlook
Sun. Jun. 23 through Thu. Jun. 27 calls for above average temperatures and above average precipitation. Average highs are around 81-82° with an average rainfall of 0.66".
8-14 Day Outlook
Tue. Jun. 25 through Mon. Jul. 1 calls for above average temperatures and near average precipitation. Average highs are around 82-83° with an average rainfall of 0.90".
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