GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — For the third day in a row, Thursday was an unusually warm day around West Michigan, this time reaching and breaking record high temperatures in some locations.

The high of 80° in Grand Rapids tied the record set in 1941, while a high of 77° in Muskegon broke the previous of 74° set in 1968.

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Observed vs. Record Highs for April 13

This was the first 80° temperature of the season in Grand Rapids, arriving 10 days early than last year (April 23) and well ahead of the average first 80° day on May 1.

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First 80° Day Benchmarks – Grand Rapids

More unusually warm weather is expected Friday, perhaps setting new records for April 14.

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Forecast vs. Record Highs for Friday, April 14, 2023

The warm weather pattern continues to create a high wildfire risk across the region, which will remain in place until rain arrives Saturday into Sunday.

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Fire Weather Risk for Friday, April 14, 2023

Lighter winds will allow air quality to get worse Friday leading to the first Clean Air Action Day of 2023.

Clean Air Action Day Story

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Air Quality Forecast for Friday, April 14, 2023

As always watch the 13 On Your Side team of meteorologists for the most up-to-date and most-experienced forecasts.

Chief Meteorologist George Lessens

George is a graduate of Penn State University working for 13 On Your Side for over 42 years. He is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM), a twelve-time MAB® Weathercast Award Winner and two-time EMMY® Award Winner.

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