This week in mid-Michigan, temperatures will be significantly hotter than usual, with highs ranging from the mid-eighties to lower nineties. Health officials are advising taking precautions before spending long periods of time outdoors.
Over the next couple of days, temperatures will continue to rise to levels much higher than average. It’s expected to be the hottest spell of the year so far. That’s according to the National Weather Service.
Doctor Nike Shoyinka is the medical health officer for the Ingham County Health Department. She says right now, it's important to take time to acclimate to the hot weather.
“That means not spending a lot of time outdoors, if we don't have to, if we if we do then, you know, making sure that you're staying under a shade.” said Shoyinka.
She says on particularly hot days, it's important to drink lots of water and spend time in areas with air conditioning.