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Heat Advisory issued June 19 at 3:45AM EDT until June 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI* WHAT...Heat index values up to 97.* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and westcentral Michigan.* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosefitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morningor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion andheat stroke.

National Weather Service

Air Quality Alert issued June 19 at 3:39AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MIThe Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)has declared an Air Quality Advisory for June 19th 2024 for elevatedlevels of ozone in the portions of southwest and west Michigan.Pollutants within those areas are expected to be in the Unhealthy forSensitive Groups (USG, Orange AQI) range.The Air Quality Advisory is in effect for the following Michigancounties:In West Michigan:Allegan, Berrien, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, Van BurenClouds start to erode in the early afternoon hours on Wednesday nearthe Lake Michigan shoreline, which will give way to USG-level Ozoneconcentrations for southwest and west Michigan counties.It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdooractivities, especially those with respiratory diseases such asasthma.People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which can lead toozone formation. These activities include: refueling vehicles ortopping off when refueling; using gasoline powered lawn equipment;using charcoal lighter fluid.Positive activities include:driving less; telecommuting; walking or bike riding; delaying orcombining 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/

National Weather Service