DETROIT (WWJ) -- It's going to be dangerously hot over the next couple of days in Metro Detroit, and in areas across the country, according to forecasters.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for all of Southeast Michigan, in effect Tuesday afternoon (7/14) through Tuesday evening, with heat index values up to 107° F possible.
Hot weather this week with daytime highs in the 90s and lows in the 60s to 70s. Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day with highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat indices around 105F. pic.twitter.com/oDvHNCJMMd
— NWS Detroit (@NWSDetroit) July 13, 2026
WWJ AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg said this is part of the "heat dome" stretching across the U.S.
"This is a monster area of high pressure over the eastern Rockies and northern Plains, and it's going to be nosing eastward into our area and bringing the heat with it," Lundberg said.
"It's going to be two of the hottest days of the week: tomorrow and Wednesday, with sunshine," he said. "It will be quite hot and humid, up to 97 tomorrow, maybe 96 on Wednesday. Real-feel temperatures both days will be over 100."
Thursday is lookin quite hot as well, Lundberg said, with a high around 94 in the Metro Detroit area.
If you're looking to escape the heat Up North, check the forecast before you pack your bags. Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsular are also under heat advisories.
The NWS warns that heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
The following precautions are advised:
- Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
- Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
- Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
- Check with local emergency management officials for information on cooling center availability.
Check the 10-day forecast from AccuWeather at this link.
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