Van Buren County Under Beach Hazard Warning Through Wednesday

The air quality alert is still in effect this Monday morning, and if you're near the lakeshore, there's more to know before you head to the water.

On top of the consistent air quality alerts in Southwest Michigan due to the Canadian wildfires, we're also dealing with beach hazards. The National Weather Service has posted a Beach Hazard Statement for Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren counties through Wednesday evening.

High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves.

Below, you'll find the weather forecast for the week of Monday, July 20th, 2026, through Sunday, July 26th, 2026, for the following Southwest Michigan counties: Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren. (Source: National Weather Service)

Calhoun County 7-Day Forecast

Air Quality Alert through Monday, July 20th

Monday: Patchy smoke before noon. Otherwise, partly sunny skies. High 81.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy and smoky with showers and thunderstorms. Low 67.
Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Then, mostly sunny skies. High 83.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear skies. Low 55.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny skies. High 75.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear skies. Low 50.
Thursday: Mostly sunny skies. High 78.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear skies. Low 54.
Friday: Mostly sunny skies. High 81.
Friday Night: Mostly clear skies. Low 58.
Saturday: Mostly sunny skies. High 83.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear skies. Low 61.
Sunday: Mostly sunny skies. High 86.

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Kalamazoo County 7-Day Forecast

Air Quality Alert through Monday, July 20th

Monday: Patchy smoke before noon. Otherwise, partly sunny skies. High 83.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy and smoky with showers and thunderstorms. Low 68.
Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Then, mostly sunny skies. High 82.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear skies. Low 55.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny skies. High 76.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear skies. Low 52.
Thursday: Mostly sunny skies. High 79.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear skies. Low 56.
Friday: Mostly sunny skies. High 82.
Friday Night: Mostly clear skies. Low 59.
Saturday: Mostly sunny skies. High 85.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear skies. Low 62.
Sunday: Mostly sunny skies. High 88.

Alert Continues: Michigan Air Quality Index Readings By City

Wildfire smoke has taken over Michigan, and the Air Quality Alert now continues. These were the Air Quality Indices across 26 cities Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11am.

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Michigan Beaches Closed or Under Swimming Advisories: July 18-19, 2026

If you're planning a Michigan beach day this weekend, check this list first. These 11 beaches are currently closed or under swimming advisories because of water quality concerns as of Friday, July 17, 2026.

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