Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 5:22PM EDT until May 17 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 521 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bay City,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR BAY CITY and ESSEXVILLE.
HAZARD...Baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured.
Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs,
siding, and vehicles.
This severe storm will be near...
Bay City, Kawkawlin, and Essexville around 525 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Bay City
State Recreation Area.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Bay, MI; Saginaw, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender: