Humidity Strikes: Temperatures Could Feel Like 102º In Metro Detroit

DETROIT (WWJ) - The heat is on in metro Detroit — and it's going to be a muggy one.

AccuWeather Meteorologist John Feerick says while temperatures will top out in the low-to-mid 90s on Wednesday — the real feel temperature will surge past 100º to as high as 102º in Southeast Michigan.

Along with the heat, expect it to be sticky and humid out there, Feerick says, with scattered storms possible through Saturday.

Wednesday, meantime, marks the 8th Ozone Action Day of the year for our area — which means the potential for elevated ozone is very likely. Clear skies and strong solar radiation also encourage ozone growth.

"Certainly that's a concern," Feerick told WWJ's Jackie Paige. "Air quality (will be) a little bit worse than usual, simply because the air's pretty stagnant. So you'll want to limit those outdoor activities if you can...Definitialy make sure you stay hydrated and wear light-colored clothing as much as you can outdoors."

Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) says with the likelihood of a tougher ozone standard being put into place next fall, it is more important than ever that local governments, businesses, and the general public do what they can do to voluntarily lower pollutant emissions on Ozone Action days.

SEMCOG is asking area residents to do the following:

  • Delay mowing your lawn until evening or the next day. Exhaust from your lawn mower and other gas-powered lawn and garden equipment help form ozone.
  • Avoid refueling your vehicle during daylight hours. Fumes released at the gas pump contribute to ozone formation.
  • Limit travel. If possible, carpool, vanpool, take public transit, walk, bike, or telecommute on Ozone Action days.
  • Reduce electricity use. Adjust your thermostat a few degrees higher and turn off lights, computers, and other electrical devices when not in use.

Feerick says it'll be just as hot and humid on Thursday with a thunderstorm possible and hot and humid again on Friday, with more storms in the forecast. Temperatures drop a bit over the weekend with a less hot — but still quite humid — Saturday in store, along with more storms.

Here's the detailed forecast from the CBS Detroit weather team:

WednesdaySun and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 95 F.
Wednesday NightPartly cloudy early, with a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight. Low 74F.
ThursdayPartly cloudy early with a 60%. chance of Scattered thunderstorms possible in the afternoon. High 89F.
Thursday Night:  A few clouds with a  stray shower or thunderstorm possible. Low 76F.
Friday: Partly to mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High 89F.
Friday NightThunderstorms likely in the evening. Then the chance of scattered thunderstorms later on. Low 73F.
SaturdayThunderstorms likely. High near 85F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Saturday Night: Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later at night. Low around 70F.
SundaySunshine and clouds mixed. High around 85F.
Sunday Night: A few clouds from time to time. Low 67F.
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