Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 1:20AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 10:20pm
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 118 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Gaines to near
Williamston to near Mason. Movement was east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Winds up to 40 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...
Fenton, Holly, Fowlerville, Linden, Cohoctah, Byron, and Lake
Fenton around 125 AM EDT.
Oak Grove around 130 AM EDT.
Goodrich and Ortonville around 135 AM EDT.
Howell around 140 AM EDT.
Hartland around 145 AM EDT.
Oxford around 150 AM EDT.
Clarkston around 155 AM EDT.
Milford around 200 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Franklin, Keego
Harbor, Waterford, Orchard Lake, Rankin, Holly State Recreation Area,
Commerce, Rose Center, Auburn Hills, and Conway Township.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Shiawassee; Genesee; Lapeer; Livingston; Oakland
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender: