Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alma, Gratiot Community Airport (KAMN)

Lat: 43.32°NLon: 84.69°WElev: 751ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SW 14 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 2 Jul 2:36 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE North Star MI

Heat Advisory July 2, 08:00pm until July 3, 08:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 02:53pm until July 2, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 02:53pm until July 2, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 94 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 96. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light west northwest. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 96. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light west northwest. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE North Star MI
 43.27°N 84.54°W (Elev. 741 ft)
2:32 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
2pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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