3 products issued by NWS for: Allendale MI
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 325 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 MIZ043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-190330- /O.CON.KGRR.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/ Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa- Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo- Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Muskegon, Greenville, Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 325 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 97. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/grr
Air Quality Alert
MIZ050-056-057-064-071-200215- Muskegon-Ottawa-Kent-Allegan-Van Buren- Including the cities of Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Holland, and South Haven 1104 AM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...Air Quality Advisory for June 19th 2024... The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has declared an Air Quality Advisory for June 19th 2024 for elevated levels of ozone in the portions of southwest and west Michigan. Pollutants within those areas are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG, Orange AQI) range. The Air Quality Advisory is in effect for the following Michigan counties: In West Michigan: Allegan, Berrien, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, Van Buren Clouds start to erode in the early afternoon hours on Wednesday near the Lake Michigan shoreline, which will give way to USG-level Ozone concentrations for southwest and west Michigan counties. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with respiratory diseases such as asthma. People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which can lead to ozone formation. These activities include: refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling; using gasoline powered lawn equipment; using charcoal lighter fluid. Positive activities include: driving less; telecommuting; walking or bike riding; delaying or combining errands; using water-based paints. For further information, please see EPAs Air Now site for up-to- date air quality data: https://www.airnow.gov/ $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1040 AM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-190800- Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon- Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton- Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- 1040 AM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower Michigan. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Heat indices will increase up to around 100 degrees this afternoon. This will create the potential for heat related illnesses. Scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening for areas away from Lake Michigan. An isolated severe thunderstorm is possible with damaging winds the main threat. Locally heavy downpours will be possible as well. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday Prolonged impacts of heat and humidity this week will increase potential for heat related illnesses through Saturday. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible mainly during the afternoon and evening hours for areas away from Lake Michigan through Saturday. Severe weather is not expected. Locally heavy downpours with slow moving storms will be the main threat, along with lightning. A better chance for more widespread thunderstorms could come Saturday night or Sunday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. $$