Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 2:07AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 11:07pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 206 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Pleasant Valley to Marion Springs to 6
miles north of Laingsburg. Movement was northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Owosso, St. Charles, Merrill, Oakley, Henderson, and Marion
Springs around 210 AM EDT.
Midland and Chesaning around 215 AM EDT.
Freeland around 220 AM EDT.
Saginaw and New Lothrop around 225 AM EDT.
Auburn, Zilwaukee, and Bridgeport around 230 AM EDT.
Bay City around 235 AM EDT.
Kawkawlin around 240 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Brant, Nelson,
Carrollton, Garfield, Fenmore, Burt, Buena Vista Township,
Poseyville, Layton Corners, and Willard.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM EDT for
southeastern Michigan.
Area Description:
Midland; Bay; Saginaw; Shiawassee
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender: