(Grand Rapids, MI) - The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning from now until tomorrow night for La Porte and surrounding counties.

 

Temperatures were in the low 90’s this afternoon and could reach up to 97 degrees on Tuesday.

 

In addition, the NWS out of Grand Rapids reported a severe storm system Tuesday could bring damaging winds and hail in an area stretching from Michigan to Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and parts of Ohio.

 

The storm system is expected to develop early Tuesday morning and continue throughout the day.

 

Besides potential for damaging winds and large hail, there is also a slight risk of tornadoes, according to NWS.

 

Residents are urged to monitor weather updates closely and prepare to take shelter if storms approach.  The severe weather threat is expected to diminish by late Tuesday night.