🌤️ Extended Forecast
15-day outlook, marine conditions, and detailed forecasts for Lake Michigan shoreline
📋 What to Expect:
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
⚠️ Recommended Actions:
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
📋 What to Expect:
Pollutants within those areas are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range.
The Air Quality Alert is in effect for the following Michigan counties:
Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Van Buren, and Berrien.
Warm temperatures, ample sunlight, and southwest winds will mix with pollutants to produce surface-level ozone in west and southwest Michigan.
It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, or eyes.
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, delaying or combining errands.
For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan, visit the MiAir site: Michigan.gov/MiAir
For up-to-date air quality data nationally, visit EPA's Air Now site: AirNow.gov
Current Conditions at the Beach
📊 24-Hour Forecast
Hour-by-hour conditions from Tempest Weather Station
| Time | Conditions | Temp | Feels | Precip | Wind | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11am | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 77° | 77° | 0% | 16 mph | 89% |
| Tue 12pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 77° | 77° | 0% | 16 mph | 88% |
| Tue 1pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 79° | 79° | 0% | 13 mph | 84% |
| Tue 2pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 82° | 88° | 0% | 13 mph | 77% |
| Tue 3pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 84° | 91° | 0% | 13 mph | 72% |
| Tue 4pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 88° | 95° | 0% | 13 mph | 64% |
| Tue 5pm | ☀️ Clear | 86° | 93° | 0% | 13 mph | 68% |
| Tue 6pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 84° | 93° | 0% | 13 mph | 70% |
| Tue 7pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 84° | 90° | 0% | 13 mph | 69% |
| Tue 8pm | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 82° | 90° | 0% | 13 mph | 70% |
| Tue 9pm | ☀️ Clear | 79° | 79° | 0% | 13 mph | 78% |
| Tue 10pm | 🌙 Clear | 79° | 79° | 0% | 13 mph | 79% |
| Tue 11pm | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 77° | 77° | 5% | 13 mph | 81% |
| Wed 12am | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 75° | 75° | 5% | 13 mph | 85% |
| Wed 1am | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 77° | 77° | 5% | 13 mph | 85% |
| Wed 2am | 🌙 Clear | 75° | 75° | 5% | 13 mph | 88% |
| Wed 3am | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 75° | 75° | 10% | 13 mph | 89% |
| Wed 4am | 🌙 Clear | 75° | 75° | 10% | 13 mph | 85% |
| Wed 5am | 🌙 Clear | 75° | 75° | 10% | 13 mph | 88% |
| Wed 6am | ☁️ Partly Cloudy | 75° | 75° | 15% | 13 mph | 85% |
| Wed 7am | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 77° | 77° | 10% | 13 mph | 81% |
| Wed 8am | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 77° | 77° | 0% | 11 mph | 79% |
| Wed 9am | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 73° | 73° | 0% | 11 mph | 80% |
| Wed 10am | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 75° | 75° | 0% | 13 mph | 79% |
🌍 15-Day Extended Outlook
Long-range forecast from Visual Crossing Weather
| Date | Conditions | High/Low | Precip | Wind | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tue Jun 30 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 89° / 78° | 7% |
15 mph Gust: 29 |
Clearing in the afternoon. |
|
Wed Jul 1 |
☀️ Clear | 91° / 74° | 6% |
11 mph Gust: 21 |
Clear conditions throughout the day. |
|
Thu Jul 2 |
☀️ Clear | 89° / 74° | 20% |
13 mph Gust: 21 |
Clear conditions throughout the day. |
|
Fri Jul 3 |
🌧️ Rain, Partially cloudy | 84° / 73° |
55%
(0.11 in) |
8 mph Gust: 15 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day with storms possible. |
|
Sat Jul 4 |
🌧️ Rain, Partially cloudy | 83° / 71° |
53%
(0.09 in) |
8 mph Gust: 14 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day with storms possible. |
|
Sun Jul 5 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 82° / 69° |
41%
(0.11 in) |
7 mph Gust: 13 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Mon Jul 6 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 81° / 68° |
29%
(0.07 in) |
8 mph Gust: 15 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Tue Jul 7 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 82° / 68° |
18%
(0 in) |
7 mph Gust: 13 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Wed Jul 8 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 76° / 70° |
10%
(0.01 in) |
8 mph Gust: 8 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Thu Jul 9 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 79° / 72° | 26% |
10 mph Gust: 13 |
Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. |
|
Fri Jul 10 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 77° / 70° |
29%
(0.03 in) |
13 mph Gust: 30 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Sat Jul 11 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 79° / 72° | 42% |
13 mph Gust: 20 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day with strong storms possible. |
|
Sun Jul 12 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 75° / 69° | 42% |
10 mph Gust: 18 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Mon Jul 13 |
⛅ Partially cloudy | 75° / 67° |
23%
(0.07 in) |
17 mph Gust: 33 |
Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
|
Tue Jul 14 |
☀️ Clear | 73° / 66° |
23%
(0.01 in) |
25 mph Gust: 33 |
Clear conditions throughout the day. |
🌤️ NOAA Detailed Forecasts
☀️ EARLY THIS MORNING
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
☀️ TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Heat index readings 101 to 106.
🌙 TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
☀️ WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Heat index readings 100 to 105.
🌙 WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
☀️ THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Heat index readings 99 to 104.
⛈️ 🌙⛅ THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
⛈️ ☀️ FRIDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90.
⛈️ 🌙⛅ FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
⛈️ ☀️ INDEPENDENCE DAY
Partly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
⛈️ 🌙⛅ SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
⛈️ ☀️ SUNDAY
Partly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
⛈️ 🌙⛅ SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
⛈️ ☀️ MONDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
⚓ Marine Forecast
Open water forecasts for Lake Michigan. For the full marine page with buoy conditions, wave forecast, and weather map, see Marine Conditions →
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💬 Forecast Discussion
Extended forecast data indicates partially cloudy for the Lake Michigan shoreline in the coming days.
For the most accurate local conditions, check our live camera feeds and current weather station readings. Marine conditions can change rapidly on the Great Lakes.
📡 Data Sources
- Tempest Weather Station — Real-time hyperlocal conditions from our beach-side station
- Visual Crossing Weather — 15-day extended forecast with detailed daily breakdowns
- OpenWeatherMap — Marine forecasts
- Open-Meteo / NDBC 45168 — Wave forecast chart and live buoy conditions (Marine page)
All forecasts are subject to change. For critical weather decisions, consult official NOAA forecasts.