MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WZMQ) – While lakeshores were full around Marquette on Monday and Tuesday, it’s important to keep safety in mind while taking in some of this record-breaking heat.
Warning Coordination Meteorologist Joe Phillips of National Weather Service Marquette says the last time the station reported a similar height in temperature was in July of 1988, reaching 99 degrees.
“We do know a couple of areas in the U.P. did get into the hundreds or close to one hundred on Monday,” he said. “While we didn’t break the all-time record here, we still are seeing record breaking heat across the region.”
While enjoying or avoiding the extreme heat, remember to limit physical activity, take breaks indoors and stay hydrated throughout your day. Into the evening and over the next few days as the heat drops, make sure to continue monitoring yourself and others after long heat exposures.
“Even if we dip into the 70’s overnight, that’s still above normal temperatures and your body still is being exposed to that heat for a longer period of time,” said Phillips. “Take it easy, take breaks, check in on your neighbors.”
Of course, the summer weather never keeps a crowd away from the beach. As some enjoy as much sun as they can get, others say they like to keep a safe distance.
“We definitely look for the shade, especially when it’s this hot,” said Negaunee residents Lars Rahm and Tina LeClaire. “We’ve got a nice big blanket we can hang out on and go swimming, have a picnic.”
“It’s been really hot, but being able to enjoy the heat on my own terms has been really nice,” said Russel Holbrook, visiting from Wisconsin. “Bring sunscreen, I didn’t remember my towel today, but that’s always good to grab.”
If you’re stuck without air conditioning this summer, the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office has also released a list of 11 public spaces used as cooling shelters in the county. That list is as follows:
Ewing Township
Ewing Township Hall
2500 W Maple Ridge 37 Road, Rock
Contact Supervisor David Hall if needed
Forsyth Township
Forsyth Township Public Library
180 W Flint Street, Gwinn
Hours: Open Daily until 7:00pm
Humboldt Township
Humboldt Township Assembly Room
244 County Road FAF, Champion
Hours: Monday until 3:00pm, Tuesday 10am – 12:00pm
Ishpeming City
Ishpeming Multi-Purpose Senior Center
121 Greenwood Street, Ishpeming
Hours: Daily 8:00am to 4:00pm
Marquette City
Citizens Forum
401 E Fair Avenue, Marquette
Hours: Daily 8:00am to 4:00pm
Marquette Senior Center
300 W Baraga Street
Hours: Daily 8:00am to 5:00pm
Peter White Public Library
217 N Front Street, Marquette
Hours: Daily 9:30am to 8:30pm
Marquette Township
Marquette Township Community Room
1000 Commerce Drive, Marquette Township
Hours: Monday until 4:30pm
Negaunee City
Negaunee Public Library
319 W Case Street, Negaunee
Hours: Daily 10:00am to 7:00pm
Richmond Township
Richmond Township Library
304 Snyder Street, Palmer
Hours: Monday 1:00pm to 7:00pm, Tuesday 11am to 5pm
Sands Township
Sands Township Hall
987 State Highway M-553, Gwinn
Hours: Daily 10:00am to 3:00pm
Forecasts and weather alerts will stay up to date at wzmq19.com/weather.
