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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 1:45PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

1:45 PM — July 2nd, 3:45 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 2:44PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

2:44 PM — July 2nd, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Lake Michigan At Manistee

From Recreation.gov

**Due to current conditions, water may not be available to the public until May 10th**. Please plan accordingly and **bring necessary water for your stay**. Current Road restrictions prevent a timely opening of our water systems. We apologize for the inconvenience and we are doing our best to provide water to the public as soon as possible.

Overview

The Huron-Manistee National Forests comprise nearly one million acres in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, spanning between Lakes Michigan and Huron. The forest is fully open and offers year-round recreation including camping, hiking, OHV trails, and access to four Wild and Scenic Rivers (Pine, Manistee, Au Sable, and Pere Marquette). Current advisories include: a March 29, 2025 ice storm and subsequent wind events have left many downed trees across the Mio Ranger District (Huron side), affecting motorized and non-motorized trail access—use caution in that area. There are long-standing 'Do Not Eat' advisories for deer within 5 miles of Clark's Marsh near the former Wurtsmith AFB in Oscoda Township, and for all fish from Clark's Marsh and resident fish from the lower Au Sable River due to contamination. Hemlock Woolly Adelgid treatment is ongoing at Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area. Fire danger is currently LOW. The forest hosts rare species including Kirtland's Warbler, Piping Plover, Karner Blue Butterfly, and Pitcher's Thistle. Four district offices serve the forest: Baldwin, Cadillac, Manistee, White Cloud (Manistee side), and Huron Shores and Mio (Huron side).

Campgrounds

Bear Track Campground Benton Lake Campground Blacksmith Bayou Access Bowman Bridge Bowman Bridge Recreation Area Campground Brush Lake Recreation Area Campground Gleasons Landing Government Landing Access Hemlock Recreation Area Highbanks Campground Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite Hungerford Lake Recreation Area Campgrou Hungerford Trail Camp Lake Michigan At Manistee Marzinski Horse Campground Minnie Pond Recreation Area Newaygo State Park Campground Nichols Lake South Campground Old Grade Campground Peterson Bridge Pine Lake Recreation Area Campground Pines Point Campground Red Bridge River Access Site Sand Lake Campground Sawdust Hole Angler Access Seaton Creek Campground Shelley Lake Recreation Area Sulak Campground

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