Lake County, MI — Threat Level Today
As of Jul 15, 11:25 AM ET, Lake County, Michigan is at ELEVATED (55/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Lake-08 Goldenrod Wildfire fire 11 mi away.
Updated Jul 15, 11:25 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
55 /100
ELEVATED
Active threats affecting this area.
- ▸ Lake-08 Goldenrod Wildfire fire 11 mi away
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Friday Night
- ▸ 3 active NWS alerts
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | 3 active — Heat Advisory |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Lake-08 Goldenrod Wildfire 11 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | AQI 32 (Good) |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.5 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Midwest at 80.1% of 7-day peak · 0.1% of Michigan customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Michigan |
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