GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — For the third day in a row, Thursday was an unusually warm day around West Michigan, this time reaching and breaking record high temperatures in some locations.
The high of 80° in Grand Rapids tied the record set in 1941, while a high of 77° in Muskegon broke the previous of 74° set in 1968.
This was the first 80° temperature of the season in Grand Rapids, arriving 10 days early than last year (April 23) and well ahead of the average first 80° day on May 1.
More unusually warm weather is expected Friday, perhaps setting new records for April 14.
The warm weather pattern continues to create a high wildfire risk across the region, which will remain in place until rain arrives Saturday into Sunday.
Lighter winds will allow air quality to get worse Friday leading to the first Clean Air Action Day of 2023.
As always watch the 13 On Your Side team of meteorologists for the most up-to-date and most-experienced forecasts.
Chief Meteorologist George Lessens
George is a graduate of Penn State University working for 13 On Your Side for over 42 years. He is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM), a twelve-time MAB® Weathercast Award Winner and two-time EMMY® Award Winner.
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