Michigan Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/16/2026 04:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 7:11AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 4:11am
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
At 711 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Clarkston, or 8 miles southeast of Holly, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Clarkston around 715 AM EDT. Pontiac around 720 AM EDT. Rochester around 740 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Rochester Hills, Lakeville, Waterford, Davisburg, White Lake, Leonard, Lake Orion, Auburn Hills, and Lake Angelus.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Oakland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI