Metro Detroit weather: Pleasant Friday before next week's heat wave

Comfortable end to the week

After some storms and heat yesterday, we end the week on a pleasant note. However, a stretch of 90+ degree days are on the way.

DETROIT (FOX 2) - Friday starts a bit cooler than yesterday did, and the daytime temperatures will be lower, too.

Highs will climb to about 80 both today and tomorrow after we reached 91 yesterday. Both days will be pleasant after that heat and thunderstorms.

On Friday afternoon, some could see an isolated shower, but any rain would be stray and spotty.

Sunday, temps move up a little, to the mid-80s, before next week's heat wave. Starting Monday, temps crank up to the mid-90s and stay there all week. It'll be humid, too. With heat indices, it will feel closer to 100.

Preparing for extreme heat

With prolonged heat coming, the NWS recommends preparing now.

Make sure you have food, water, and medication, so you can avoid spending too much time outside. Also, find out where cooling centers are near you in case you lose power or cannot keep your home cool. The NWS also suggests rescheduling outdoor events.

VIEW: Metro Detroit cooling centers

Once you're done preparing yourself for the weather, check on friends and family members to see if they need any help.

When the heat arrives, continue to check on loved ones. Also, be sure to drink plenty of water and stay inside as much as possible.

Recognizing heat-related injuries

Heat cramps: symptoms include muscle pains or spasms in stomach, arms or legs. Remedy: get to a cooler location, remove clothing and hydrate.
Heat exhaustion: symptoms include heavy sweating, weakness and nausea. Remedy: lie down, take a cool bath and hydrate.
Heat stroke: symptoms include a high body temperature, hot, dry skin, no sweating and a rapid pulse. Remedy: call 911 and cool down until help arrives.