10:30 AM FORECAST UPDATE
The Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lake, and Energy has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Michigan. This advisory is currently in effect and lasts through 6 AM Saturday.
The cold front that is progressing southward into the state of Michigan today will also aid in transporting the wildfire smoke from Manitoba and Saskatchewan into our neighborhoods this evening. Elevated values of PM2.5 or particulate matter are expected as the plumes move through our areas.
We can expect air quality to rise in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. Timing for our neighborhoods to see elevated particulate matter begins around 7 PM this evening and last through Saturday morning.
Make sure to close windows overnight tonight to prevent any particulate matter from entering your home. For those with respiratory issues, make sure to avoid strenuous outdoor activity today. Reduce or eliminate outdoor burning today and tonight as to not contribute to air pollution as well.
ORIGINAL FORECAST
As we close the work week, we will be tracking another batch of showers and some potential storms for later Friday afternoon.
A cold front will advance southward today across all of our neighborhoods driving the shower and storm potential. Because of this cold front, we will be entering the weekend with cooler than average temperatures with winds out of the northwest.
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At the moment, no severe impacts are expected with these showers and storms as they are more focused in the western portion of the state. However, we could see these storms inch into our neighborhoods this evening as well. Key time frames to watch for showers and storms are from 4 PM to 2 AM. Main impacts include gusty winds up to 30 mph and some possible small hail if we see some storms set up.
Following the cold front, surface high pressure will keep our neighborhoods dry with clearing skies. Mostly sunny conditions will last into next week. Our next best chance for showers returns midweek next week with storm potential. It is still a bit too early to discuss impacts, but we will be watching it closely.
Our weather setup today is also allowing for Canadian wildfire smoke to make its way into our neighborhoods this evening. We could see air quality values in our neighborhoods today in the Moderate range which could impact a small number of people with respiratory sensitivities. If we see some clearing in our skies this evening, hazy skies could be possible as well. This northwesterly wind trend will continue into the weekend which could renew chances for wildfire smoke in our area.
Temperatures warm into the upper 70's and into the 80's for next week. With present moisture possible, we could be dealing with some muggy conditions as well as potential storms. We will be watching very closely.
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