Michigan Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/12/2026 22:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 1:58AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 12, 2026 - 10:58pm
Expires: 
May 13, 2026 - 12:15am
Description: 
At 157 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Peck to near Metamora to near Hartland. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 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... Imlay City, Yale, Dryden, Peck, Metamora, and Melvin around 200 AM EDT. Almont, Croswell, and Capac around 205 AM EDT. Lexington around 215 AM EDT. Emmett around 220 AM EDT. Romeo around 225 AM EDT. Lakeport and Armada around 230 AM EDT. Memphis around 235 AM EDT. Richmond and Sterling Heights around 245 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Anchorville, North Street, Goodland Township, Shelby Township, Lynn Township, Amador, Ray Center, Brockway, Utica, and Washington.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Sanilac; Lapeer; St. Clair; Macomb
Forcast Office: 
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI