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High Swim Risk Today

Summer-like temperatures are on tap through the remainder of the week. Showers and storms are possible tonight into early Thursday, and again this weekend. Locally heavy rainfall is possible with any thunderstorms later tonight through Wednesday.

A high swim risk is in place for western Mackinac County on Lake Michigan and Thunder Bay and coastal Alpena County on Lake Huron today. Waves of 3-5 feet and life-threatening rip currents are expected at times through the afternoon. For more information, please visit: weather.gov/GreatLakes/BeachHazards.