GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids reached its first 90° of the season on Monday with more 90°+ days likely in the days ahead. Nearly all of West Michigan experienced hot weather, setting records as well.
First 90° day benchmarks
The average date of the first 90° is June 18, so Grand Rapids achieved that one day earlier. Last year, the first 90° day occurred on May 30. The earliest 90° day was recorded on April 29, 1899 while no 90° days were observed in 1951 and 2014.
Earliest 90° heat wave
The earliest 90° heat wave occurred last year, spanning five consecutive days for Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Kalamazoo starting on May 30 and lasting through June 3, 2023. Holland totaled four days in a row starting on May 31, 2023.
Observed vs. record high temperatures - June 17
Record high temperatures were set in Muskegon with 93°, breaking the previous record of 92° set in 1905 and 1987. Holland also set a record high with 94°, breaking the old record of 93° set in 1957, 1994 and 2006.
Forecast vs. record high temperatures - June 18
Temperatures will likely reach 90°+ Tuesday with Muskegon possibly setting an additional record high, while other locations may fall just short.
Chief Meteorologist George Lessens
George is a graduate of Penn State University working for 13 On Your Side for nearly 44 years. He is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM), a thirteen-time MAB® Weathercast Award Winner, four-time EMMY® Award Winner, NATAS® Silver Circle Award Winner, Weather-Ready Nation® Ambassador, and the AMS Charles Mitchell Award for lifetime service.
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