Michigan Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/16/2026 03:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 6:40AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 3:40am
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 4:30am
Description: 
At 640 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cohoctah, or 9 miles southeast of Durand, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Fenton and Linden around 645 AM EDT. Lake Fenton around 650 AM EDT. Holly around 655 AM EDT. Ortonville around 710 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Holly State Recreation Area, Atlas, Davisburg, Argentine, Rankin, and Deerfield Township.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Genesee; Livingston; Oakland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI