Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The National Weather Service Grand Rapids has extended the heat advisory through 8 p.m. Saturday, June 22, citing possible heat index values up to 96 and high humidity. The NWS recommends drinking plenty of fluids, getting breaks from the heat by staying out of the sun, limiting strenuous activity, checking up on neighbors and relatives and watching out for signs of heat related illness.

The NWS has also issued a hazardous weather outlook due to impending scattered thunderstorms throughout lower Michigan, mainly south of I-96. Damaging winds and locally heavy rainfall are the main possible risks. Tune in to WKHM and watch for the latest weather updates.