Marquette, Mich. – Residents across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula should prepare for strong thunderstorms moving in Friday evening, with the potential for damaging wind gusts and hail before conditions improve by Saturday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) has been issued by the Storm Prediction Center, signaling a 5 to 14 percent chance of severe weather. Storms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening, with heavier activity possible after 4 p.m.
Cities including Marquette, Houghton, Escanaba, and Iron Mountain may see storms capable of producing hail and wind strong enough to down small tree limbs or cause isolated power outages. Drivers should watch for reduced visibility in heavy rain and avoid travel during periods of lightning.
By Saturday, a much calmer pattern sets in. Sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s to low 70s are forecast through the weekend, with only slight chances of showers returning late Sunday.
Storm warnings are expected to expire overnight, but residents are urged to stay alert to changing weather conditions as storms move through.
Five Day Forecast for Marquette, MI
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 69, breezy at times.
- Sunday: Partly sunny with a 50% chance of showers, high near 62.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 65.
- Tuesday: Sunny, warmer with highs near 72.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 74.
