Michigan Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/16/2026 15:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:54PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 3:54pm
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 653 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sanford, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Midland, Bay City, Auburn, Coleman, Sanford, Freeland, Kawkawlin, Oil City, Pleasant Valley, Linwood, Hope, Crump, Poseyville, Willard, Laporte, Averill, Gordonville, Bombay, Porter Township, and North Bradley.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Midland; Bay; Saginaw
Forcast Office: 
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI