Metro Detroit: Prepare for the Heatwave

As mentioned in today's Shannon's Scoop, there is a major heatwave coming that you need to prepare for.

My fellow Metro Detroiters. It is essential to get ahead of the intense heat wave coming this Monday. The scorching temperatures are expected to persist pretty much for the entire workweek, with the mercury soaring close to 100 degrees. And as we all know, it often feels even hotter than that.

If you don't have air conditioning to stay cool, it's crucial to reach out to your local government for information on cooling centers available in your area. These centers can provide much-needed relief from the heat.

Also, please check on elderly neighbors and community members who might be vulnerable to the extreme temperatures. Ensuring their safety is paramount during these types of weather conditions.

Here are just a few cooling centers around Metro Detroit:

Adams / Butzel Center Cooling Center
10500 Lyndon Detroit, MI
(313) 628-0990
Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday Closed

Flat Rock Community Center
1 McGuire Street,
Flat Rock, MI 48134
734-379-1450
Monday-Friday: 6:00am-1:00pm & 3:30pm-9:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-3:00pm

Ethel Stevenson Senior Center
4072 W. Jefferson,
Ecorse, MI 48229
313-382-3305
Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 3:30pm

For those in Oakland County an interactive map is available here to help you find the nearest cooling centers to beat the heatwave and their operating hours. Remember, these facilities are not open 24/7, so plan accordingly to stay safe.

For Macomb County, check out the list here.

For a more extensive list for Detroit & Wayne County click here.

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Michiganders are lucky, because we have so many fantastic beaches. Whether you're venturing to Lake Michigan or one of the state's charming inland lakes, chances are you'll have a great time.

Still, it's funny to me that Michigan's beaches are something of a secret to much of America. When people think of beach getaways, they think of coastal cities, not the Mitten. That said, Michigan's beaches are starting to get some national attention, and each year, thousands of tourists venture into the state, usually from neighboring states. Offering a freshwater coastline more than 3,000 miles long, the pristine beaches of Michigan truly offer something for everyone.

If you're a longtime Michigander, you may think that you've already seen Michigan's best beaches, but you haven't. There are plenty of hidden gems across Michigan's sandy shorelines. I've done some research to find some of the biggest and best beach Michigan beaches, as well as some of the state's lesser-known beaches. Of course, one of the benefits of hitting up a beach that's off the radar is more privacy. But, going to a very popular beach can be a fun way to meet new people.

Read on for a massive list of 50 of the best Michigan beaches. My personal favorite are on Lake Michigan, especially near Grand Haven and Saugatuck. Those are the beaches I visited most as a kid, and I find myself heading there over and over again over the years. By the way, one Michigan beach - Oval Beach in Saugatuck, Michigan - was recently named one of the best in the entire world by Condé Nast Traveler, landing in the publication's top 25 list. It's pretty cool to think that we have one of the best beaches in the world right here in the Mitten.

https://www.michiganwatertrails.org/location.asp

https://www.michigan.org/property/agate-beach-park

https://outdoormichigan.org/feature/10122