Marquette, Michigan – A warm summer afternoon in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula will give way to late-night storms Friday, setting the stage for a potentially stormy Saturday marked by strong winds, hail, and heavy downpours.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, a cold front moving west to east Saturday afternoon could spark scattered thunderstorms, with some storms reaching severe levels. The main threats include gusty winds, localized hail, and intense rainfall, particularly near the Wisconsin border and central U.P. counties like Dickinson and Marquette.
Travelers along US-2 and M-28 should be prepared for rapidly changing conditions, especially by midday Saturday. Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, avoid open water during storms, and monitor alerts from emergency managers. Conditions are expected to improve by Sunday, with sunshine and highs in the low 80s making for a pleasant end to the weekend.
The storm threat will largely diminish Saturday night, but additional advisories may be issued if severe weather intensifies.
