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Extreme heat arrives for the holiday

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Posted at 8:11 PM, Jul 04, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-04 20:16:24-04

Here comes the heat just in time for the 4th of July Holiday. Temps are expected to reach the low 90s on July 5th but the humidity will be pretty high as well. This will create a heat index of 94° - 98° around Metro Detroit.

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Extreme Heat
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Hometown Heat Index

With the heat close to dangerous levels be sure to stay hydrated and seek shade often. Don't leave pets in the car without running A/C since it could be deadly for them.

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Heat Dangers

Short Lived Heatwave

Temps will only be near the 90s until Wednesday. By then a slow moving cold front will cross through Metro Detroit bring the chance of showers and storms - cooling us down and bring some needed rain. By Thursday temps will be closer to normal with highs near 80.

Detroit weather 7-day forecast
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